Teen Stabbed to Death in Hanworth Park Tragedy
Police were scrambled at 7.40am on Thursday, 25 January after reports of an unresponsive man in Hanworth Park.
Officers arrived to find 19-year-old Tyler Donnelly’s body. The teen had suffered stab wounds and assault injuries. He was discovered at the scene, confirmed dead.
Three Men Arrested Over Fatal Attack
On Sunday, 28 January, police arrested three men aged 21, 27, and 32 at various spots across London. All are currently in custody. No charges have been announced yet.
The crime scene at Hanworth Park has now been cleared as the investigation continues.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met’s Homicide Command said:
“Tyler left his home around 9.10pm on Wednesday night, riding his bike along Elmwood Avenue before entering the park. He never returned.
If you were in the park or nearby, please get in touch. We need to know what happened and who is responsible.
Did you see anyone in the park on bikes, alone or in groups? Maybe Tyler, wearing dark clothes and riding a grey bike?
Were you travelling along Elmwood Avenue, on foot or by bus route H25, in the early hours of Thursday? Anything you saw could help our inquiry.
Tyler’s family and friends are devastated by this tragedy. They are receiving support from specialist officers.”
How to Help the Investigation
You can report info or upload footage via the Met Police Public Portal at mipp.police.uk.
Call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC with reference 1197/25JAN.
To stay 100% anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
