Man, 21, Charged with Attempted Murder After Shocking Stadium Road Attack
Violent Assault Rocks Southend
A 21-year-old man has been slammed with two counts of attempted murder following a brutal stabbing in Southend that left two people injured. The terrifying attack happened in the early hours of Sunday, 16 February, at a private address on Stadium Road.
Details of the Incident
- Location: Stadium Road, Southend
- Time: Around 5:00 AM, Sunday 16 February
- Victims: A man suffering stab wounds and a woman with non-life-threatening injuries
- Suspect Arrested: 21-year-old Marlon Buchoon-Katsambe
Police were first called to Greyhound Way, where they found the male victim with stab wounds. Emergency services rushed him to hospital, where he is now in stable condition. Officers later connected the attack to the Stadium Road property, discovering the injured woman there.
Suspect Charged and Court Date Set
Marlon Buchoon-Katsambe, a local resident of Stadium Road, faces multiple serious charges, including:
- Two counts of attempted murder
- Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
- Assault by beating
- Two counts of intentional strangulation
Buchoon-Katsambe is due to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court today, Monday, 17 February 2025.
Police Reassure and Appeal for Witnesses
Detective Chief Inspector Louise Metcalfe praised the rapid response of police and medical teams, stating:
“This was a serious incident that rightly warranted a substantial response. Our officers were quickly on the scene, and diligent investigative work has led to these charges.”
“While there will understandably be public concern, I want to reassure the community that this incident took place inside a private address and involved individuals known to each other. There is no ongoing threat to the wider public.”
Essex Police urge anyone with information to come forward. Contact them by:
- Phone: 101, quoting incident 175 of 16 February
- Online: Report via www.essex.police.uk
- Live Chat: Available 24/7 on the Essex Police website
