The victim of a fatal stabbing in Croydon last weekend has been publicly identified for the first time after murder detectives made a string of arrests, writes Maya Sgaravato-Grant..
Lorik Abazi from Croydon died in hospital after being found with stab wounds on Hesterman Way, Croydon in the early hours of Sunday morning February 15.
Officers attended the scene with the London Ambulance Service at 1.15am and found three men with stab wounds including 22-year-old Lorik. He was taken to hospital but despite the efforts of medical staff he sadly died.
In a statement, Lorik’s family described him as a ‘caring, smart young man’.
They said: “A light has gone out in our lives, and we are devastated beyond words by his loss.”
Two 25-year-old women and a 28-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the case on Sunday afternoon. One of the women has since been released on bail.
Four additional people were arrested on suspicion of affray, including two 21-year old men who also suffered stab injuries in the incident. One of these men remains in potentially critical condition in hospital.
The other suspects are a 21-year-old woman, who has been released on bail, and a 22-year-old woman.
Chief Superintendent Nick Blackburn said that detectives were ‘working around-the clock’ to bring the culprits to justice.
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He said: “We believe this to have been an isolated incident and I hope the fact we have a number of suspects in custody provides some reassurance to people in Croydon.
“We have increased patrols in the local area and I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to my officers.”
Anyone with any information is requested to call 101 quoting ref CAD511/15Feb, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
