21-year-old Ghanaian man stabbed to death in north London

A 21-year-old man identified as Thomas Oduro has died after being stabbed in Haringey, north London, in an incident that has prompted a police investigation.

The Metropolitan Police said officers were dispatched to Lordship Lane at about 6:07 p.m. on Friday, November 13, following reports that a man had sustained stab wounds.

Emergency responders attended the scene and attempted to save his life, but Mr Oduro was pronounced dead at the location.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is overseeing the investigation, expressed sympathy to the deceased's family and confirmed that specially trained officers had been assigned to support them.

“Thomas's family have suffered a devastating loss. Our thoughts are with them, and they continue to be supported by specialist officers,” he said.

Mr Clarke said investigations were ongoing and appealed to members of the public who might have witnessed the incident or possess relevant information to assist the police.

He specifically urged anyone who was around Lordship Recreation Ground at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday to come forward.

“As part of our investigation, I'm urging anyone who was in the area of Lordship Recreation Ground around 18:00hrs on Friday, or who has information which may be relevant, to speak to officers or get in touch as soon as possible,” he appealed.

Police have informed Mr Oduro's next of kin, who are receiving support from specialist officers, as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police on 101, quoting reference CAD 5439/13NOV26.

Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police said investigations into the incident remain ongoing.