Man Held Over Croydon Stabbing Murder of Tyler Roye
Detectives have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Tyler Roye in Croydon.
Murder Shakes Croydon
Tyler Roye, 24, was found with stab wounds on Stroud Green Way at 12:15am on Wednesday, 26 February. Despite being rushed to hospital, he died from his injuries that afternoon at 2:46pm.
Suspect in Custody
The arrested man was detained on Sunday, 1 March, at a Croydon address. He remains in custody at a south London police station as homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime team lead the inquiry.
Police Urge Public for Help
Officers are appealing for anyone with information or footage from the area around the time of the attack to come forward. Call the Incident Room on 020 8721 4868 or dial 101 quoting CAD 71/26Feb.