A 21-year-old man killed in a stabbing on Primrose Hill in north London has been named by police as Finbar Sullivan. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, and despite paramedics' efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second man, aged in his 20s, was found nearby on Regent's Park Road with knife wounds and was taken to hospital. Detective Inspector Andy Griffin, leading the investigation, said: 'Finbar's family have suffered a devastating loss and our thoughts are with them as they navigate this very challenging time.'
Police are appealing for witnesses, particularly those who may have captured footage on social media. The incident took place in a busy public park, and officers are following several lines of inquiry.
In a separate incident on Tuesday afternoon, a man in his late 20s or early 30s was fatally stabbed in Shadwell, east London. A second man, aged in his 50s, remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are working to trace the victim's family.
Anyone with information about the Shadwell stabbing can call police on 101, quoting reference CAD 5004/7APRIL, or for the Primrose Hill incident, CAD 6448/07Apr. Anonymous tips can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
