Dad-of-Four Stabbed to Death in East London Alley
Tragedy struck Southdown Crescent, IG2, on Friday night when 34-year-old Lee Baxter was fatally stabbed. Police were called at 9.28pm after reports of an assault.
Officers rushed to the scene and found Lee seriously wounded. Despite immediate first aid and efforts from the London Ambulance Service, he was pronounced dead at 10.31pm.
Brutal Attack Sparks Major Police Hunt
Lee, a devoted father of four, died from multiple stab wounds, a post-mortem confirmed. Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command believe he was attacked by a group of men in an alleyway following an argument. The suspects fled the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector David Hillier said: “This was a brutal attack, and we are conducting extensive enquiries to understand exactly what happened on the night of Lee’s death.”
Police Seek Driver of Nissan Juke Seen Near Scene
Officers want to trace a driver of a dark-coloured Nissan Juke spotted in the area around the time of the attack. DCI Hillier urged: “I’m releasing an image of a car that was seen in that area and would urge the driver to come forward. They may have witnessed or heard something that could help us piece together what happened.”
He added: “Often people don’t realise the importance of what they’ve seen or heard. If the driver doesn’t want to speak to us directly, they can always contact Crimestoppers anonymously.”
How to Help Police
- If you have information, call police on 101 quoting reference 7789/09Oct.
- Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
