Man Stabbed to Death on Christmas Day in Holloway Road

Police rushed to a Holloway Road home in N7 at 4.55pm on Christmas Day after concerns for a resident’s welfare. They found a man in his mid-50s with a stab wound and gave first aid on the spot.

London Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance teams arrived quickly, but sadly, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Arrest Made as Murder Probe Gets Underway

A 55-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and is now in custody at a north London police station. Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have launched a full investigation.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

The victim’s next of kin have been informed, and a post-mortem is planned. Police are urging anyone with information to call 101 and quote reference CAD 3363/25Dec. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

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