Man, 40, stabbed to death on Wimbledon high street named by police
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder
An investigation was launched in the early hours of Sunday(Image: David Nathan / UKNIP)
The 40-year-old man stabbed to death in the centre of Wimbledon over the weekend has been named. Luke Brereton, from Mitcham, succumbed to his injuries on The Broadway shortly after 12.35am on Sunday, February 22.
Officers arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the death later that same night, the Metropolitan Police said. Amar Zafar, of Cambridge Grove Road, Kingston, has since been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.
He will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court today (February 23). Detectives previously confirmed the fatal stabbing is being treated as an isolated incident and they are not seeking anyone else at this stage.
The incident took place near the New Wimbledon Theatre(Image: David Nathan / UKNIP)
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family. This is a shocking act of violence in the heart of a busy town, and we understand the impact this will have on the local community.
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“While we have made an arrest, we still need anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward. No detail is too small.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 244/22FEB. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
See photos from the scene on MyLondon.
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