A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Croydon killed a 22-year-old in the early hours of Sunday, 15 February.
Ellis Anim-Annor Charged Over Croydon Stabbing
Ellis Anim-Annor, from Bromley, is due in Bromley Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday 19 February. He faces a murder charge over the stabbing of 22-year-old Lorik Abazi on Hesterman Way, Croydon.
Three Men Stabbed in Early Morning Attack
Police were called to the scene shortly after 1:15am following reports of a stabbing. Officers found three men with stab wounds. Despite paramedics’ efforts, Lorik died later in hospital. Specialist units are now supporting his grieving family.
Widespread Police Operation Nets Ten Arrests
- Ten people have been arrested in connection with the attack.
- Among them, two 25-year-old women and the 28-year-old suspect were arrested Sunday afternoon.
- Both women were initially bailed; one was re-arrested for perverting the course of justice but has since been bailed again.
- Four others aged 21 to 22 face affray allegations; most have been bailed.
- One man with life-threatening injuries was released from hospital and bailed.
- Two 22-year-old women remain in custody after Thursday arrests for affray.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Authorities are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage to come forward. Evidence can be submitted online or by calling police on 101, quoting CAD 511/15FEB.
