Man charged after fatal stabbing at south London market
A man has been charged following a fatal stabbing at a market in south London on Sunday morning.
Three people were found with injuries and Hilkiah McLeggan, 77, from Southwark, was pronounced dead at East Street Market, near Walworth Road.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed his identity on Monday and said his family are aware and receiving support from specialist officers.
The force said Ali Musse, 66, of no fixed abode, has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
Two other men remain in hospital and one is in a critical condition, it added.
The incident is not being treated as terrorism.
Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, lead for policing in Southwark, warned social media posts are circulating that incorrectly suggest it was a terrorist incident.
He said: “This was a horrific incident where a man had lost his life and two other people received serious injuries.
“The incident has understandably caused concern amongst the local community.
“There will be an increased policing presence in the Walworth area as we work alongside our partners to provide reassurance to local people and small businesses operating in East Street.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank brave members of the public who assisted police at the scene.”
He added: “Lastly we are aware of posts circulating on social media, implying that this was a terrorist incident.
“Our inquiries indicate this is not the case and we ask the public not to speculate.”
Witnesses or anyone with information have been asked to call 101 or message @MetCC on X, quoting reference 2690/10nov, or contact Crimestoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.
