Teen Stabbed to Death in London Park: Police Hunt Two Suspects
Harrowing scenes unfolded at Lordship Recreation Ground, N17, where 16-year-old Stelios Averkiou was found stabbed and later died in hospital.
Teen Victim Found with Fatal Stab Wound
Stelios was discovered with serious stab injuries inside the park at around 2:15pm on Sunday, 1 August. Despite rushed efforts, he died in hospital on Tuesday, 10 August. A post-mortem confirmed sharp force trauma to his left thigh as the cause of death.
Police Appeal for Witnesses as Hunt for Two Suspects Continues
Detective Chief Inspector Dan O’Sullivan, leading the murder probe, revealed two male suspects fled south through the park—one possibly on a bike.
“While work continues to piece together the events that led to Stelios being attacked, we know two men were involved. They fled towards the south end of Lordship Recreation Ground – one may have been on a bike,” said DCI O’Sullivan.
“I urge anyone in the park around 2pm on 1 August who saw anything suspicious to come forward. You can speak confidentially to us or anonymously through Crimestoppers. We must bring those responsible to justice.”
How to Help the Investigation
- Contact police on 020 8358 0200 or tweet @MetCC
- Report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org
No arrests have been made yet but inquiries remain ongoing. The community is urged to help bring justice for Stelios and his grieving family.
