Meanwhile, in South London, commuters faced major delays between Croydon and Streatham after the sad death of someone on the line. A crime scene remains in place at his home. The victim, 40, from Barking, was being treated in hospital at the last update from police. Council leader Dan Thorpe urged parents who know their kids are in the area to make 'urgent contact', and to get them to stay away from the fair.Įlsewhere in East London, a man was stabbed in his own home. The Met told yesterday that a stabbing was reported, but they're yet to find a victim. In footage shared online, crowds of hundreds can be seen gathered near Blackheath as police helicopters circle overhead. Police have since told that they no longer suspect a stabbing. A fun fair in Greenwich was forced to close last night, with kids in the area warned to stay home amid various reports.
