Man in court charged with Croydon murder Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of John Kennett...

Published: 12:05 pm April 9, 2020
Updated: 5:27 am October 8, 2025
Man in court charged with Croydon murder – UKNIP

Man in court charged with Croydon murder

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of John Kennett in Woodcroft Road, Thornton Heath on 23 December 2019 have charged a man.

Kenny Pitcher, 51 of Woodcroft Road, Thornton Heath, was arrested at the scene of the incident and was later released on bail pending further enquiries. On Wednesday, 8 April he was charged with the murder of John Kennett.
He appears in custody on Thursday, 9 April at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
 A 33-year-old man arrested on Thursday, 16 January is currently released under investigation.

 A 41-year-old man has been released with no further action

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