Four Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing of Greek Tourist in New Cross
Four people have been charged over the shocking stabbing of Greek tourist Antonios Antoniadis, 26, in New Cross. The attack happened after Antonios left a nightclub on July 7 in what police suspect was a failed robbery attempt. Despite two weeks of intensive care, Antonios tragically died on July 21.
Nightclub Visit Ends in Tragedy
Police were called to Florence Terrace at around 9:20am the day of the stabbing. Antonios had been assaulted and stabbed, suffering serious injuries. Even with specialist trauma care, his condition worsened. Prosecutor William Emlyn Jones KC revealed the violent assault was linked to “an attempt to rob him by the occupants of a car that followed him home from a nightclub.”
“Mr Antoniadis was a visitor to the UK on holiday. He was a Greek national,” Jones added.
Suspects Appear in Court
- Shian Johnson, 25, from Camden, appeared via video link at the Old Bailey charged with murder. A plea hearing is set for October 21, with trial scheduled for June 2 next year.
- Two other young men, 19-year-old Sofian Alliche from Holborn and a 17-year-old youth, have also been charged and remanded in custody.
- Joshua McCorquodale, 23, from Belsize Park faces charges as well and is due in Crown Court this Friday.
Community in Shock as Investigation Continues
The stabbing has rocked the New Cross area and sparked sadness across London’s Greek community. Police continue investigating the full circumstances of the attack to bring justice for Antonios and his family.
Antonios’s death casts a shadow over what is usually a lively part of the capital. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as this tragic case unfolds.
