The 25 victims stabbed to death in London so far this year

The 66-year-old was stabbed to death at a bus stop in Burnt Oak Broadway in Edgware on May 9.

She died at the scene becoming, becoming the 25th person to die as a result of knife crime in London this year.

Knife crime has risen each year since the pandemic, with 13,503 incidents recorded in the capital between July 2022 and June 2023.

This is a 21 per cent increase on the previous 12-month period, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Research by ONS shows between 2022-2023, there was a 16 per cent increase in knife crime, with 18 teenagers being stabbed to death.

A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said Sadiq Khan’s thoughts are with all those impacted by violence in the capital.

It added that nothing is more important to Khan than keeping Londoners safe and he is “determined” to bring down all forms of violence.

It explained: “Sadiq has put record City Hall funding into the police to try and fill the gap left by national Government cuts since 2010.

“The Mayor has committed to recruiting an extra 1,300 neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs to make communities safer and bear down on knife crime, as well as tackling the causes of crime by providing record funding for prevention through his Violence Reduction Unit.”

The Mayor of London’s office says that Khan is investing more in youth clubs to help steer thousands of young Londoners away from gangs and crime.

They added: “He is also redoubling efforts to reduce violence against women and girls, and supporting the Met to deliver the vital reforms our police service needs as we work to build a safer London for everyone.”

Here is a list of the 25 victims who have lost their lives to knife crime in London so far this year:

Tia Simmons- January 3

Tia Simmonds, 32, was found dead at her home on Parbury Road in Honor Oak on January 3.

Her husband, 38-year-old Shane Simmonds, appeared at the Old Bailey on April 12.

He was charged with her murder as well as two counts of rape in relation to a separate female.

Jonah Ho-Shue- January 4 

Jonah Ho-Shue was stabbed to death in Albert Road, Finsbury Park on January 4.

The 24-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

No arrests have since been made.

Anojan Gnaneswaran-January 8

21-year-old Anojan Gnaneswaran was stabbed to death at Strawberry Hill railway station in Twickenham on January 8.

Dino Donaldson, of Caxton Road, Ealing, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court charged with murder and two counts of intent to supply a Class A drug.

Carlton McCloud- January 9 

Carlton McCloud was found with knife wounds on Old Kent Road in Bermondsey on January 9. 

The 47-year-old died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination revealed the cause of death to be sharp force trauma to the chest.

Three men have been charged with his murder.

Chaudhary Mahmood– January 10 

The body of Chaudhary Mahmood was found at a car park in Stratford on January 10.

The 45-year-old was discovered inside a car with multiple stab wounds.

Vasile Gorghescu, 41, was charged with his murder and his trial date has been set for October.

Tyreece Scott– January 16

Tyreece Scott, 24, was found with a stab wound to his chest on Grove Road in Hounslow on January 16.

Ben Laing, 23, and Duarra Abdi, 19, were arrested and charged with his murder one week later.

Leila Young– January 16

Leila Young was found injured with stab wounds to her head and neck on Penhill Road in Bexley on January 16.

The 33-year-old mum was rushed to hospital but died from her injuries on the evening of January 23.

Tony Currant, 35, was charged with attempted murder and Richard Ray, 33, was charged with assisting an offender.

Tyler Donnelly– January 25

Tyler Donnelly was killed in Hanworth Park in Feltham on January 25.

The body of the 19-year-old was discovered by early morning runners after he left the house at 9pm the night before.

Daniel Matos, 21, of Craston Close, Hounslow, Keith Preddie, 32, of Shore Close, Feltham, and Joshua Cowley, 27, of Avonwick Road, Hounslow were charged with murder. 

Bledi Petraj–  February 4 

Bledi Petraj was stabbed to death in St Elizabeth’s Drive in Southgate on February 4.

The 37-year-old was rushed to hospital for treatment but died later that same day.

Kozma Papa, 21, of Yate near Bristol, was charged with his murder.

Nathan Bawuah-February 17 

Nathan Bawuah, 17, was stabbed to death in Hackney Road, Hackney on February 17.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with his murder.

Robert Weston– February 26

Robert Weston, 37, was killed in Hamilton Crescent in South Harrow on February 26.

It is believed the fatal attack began inside the property.

Jaden Sheriff, 19, of Forston Street, N1 was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

Unidentified man– February 26 

A 56-year-old man was found dead inside a property in St Johns Court, Queen’s Drive, Hackney.

A 42-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the murder.

It is unknown whether she has since been charged.

George Eric Rogers– March 1

George Eric Rogers was found dead in Lockhart Close, Enfield on March 1.

The 66-year-old was found with stab wounds in the communal areas of the estate and died at the scene.

Three people were charged in connection with his murder.

Bajram Luli- March 11

Bajram Luli was found with stab wounds inside a vehicle on Sudbury Heights Avenue, Greenford on March 11.

The 27-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after.

Sabin Manda, 31, of no fixed address, was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

Zhe Wang– March 20 

Zhe Wang was found with stab wounds inside a house in Manor Park, Hither Green Lewisham on March 20.

The 31-year-old died at the scene shortly after.

Joshua Michals, an American national, was charged with her murder.

Richard Braithwaite-March 21 

Richard Braithwaite was stabbed to death on Cromwell Road in Wembley on March 21.

His wife, Annetta Brown, 71, was also injured in the attack.

Derek Brown of Cromwell Road, Wembley was charged with murder.

Mark Barrs– April 6 

Mark Barrs was found injured close to The Old Hat pub in Uxbridge Road, West Ealing on April 6.

The 39-year-old died at the scene, and three men were charged with his murder.

Okechukwu Iweha– April 7 

Okechukwu Iweha was stabbed to death in Northumberland Park outside Tottenham Hotspur stadium on April 7.

Police found with a number of stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Leandro Kaienga, of no fixed abode, was charged with murder.

Kamonnan Thiamphanit–  April 8

Kamonnan Thiamphanit was stabbed in Stanhope Place, Marble Arch on April 8.

The 27-year-old was found dead at a property in London’s plush Bayswater area.

Neighbours claimed they could hear loud screaming hours before police received calls for concern.

Her murderer has not yet been found after it was feared a suspect had fled the UK.

Mark Carroll- April 10

Mark Carroll, 55, died after being stabbed in St Martin’s Gardens in Camden on April 10.

Rasheed Rahman, 19, of Dunmow Close, Chadwell Heath, was arrested on April 11.

He was charged with murder, possession of a bladed article, robbery and two counts of threatening someone with a bladed article.

Rijkaard Salu Siafa-April 12

Rijkaard Salu Siafa was found fatally injured on Fellmongers Yard in Croydon on April 12.

He was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived.

David Walcott, 34, of Turtle Road, Norbury, was charged with his murder.

Petro Bebko– April 18

Petro Bebko was killed on South Birkbeck Road in Leytonstone on April 18.

The 33-year-old was found with stab wounds and died at the scene.

Mykola Yakymets, 34, of South Birkbeck Road, was charged with his murder.

Haseeb Bhatti– April 20

Haseeb Bhatti, 23, was found on Flamstead Road, Dagenham, with fatal stab wounds.

Frankie Burletson, 24, of Dagenham, was charged with his murder. 

Daniel Anjorin- April 30

Daniel Anjorin, 14, was killed while walking to school in a sword attack in Hainault.

Four others were left with significant injuries.

Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, a dual Spanish Brazilian national of Newham, was charged with murder.

He was also charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article.

Anita Mukhey – May 9

Anita Mukhey, 66, a part-time NHS medical secretary, was attacked in Edgware at around 11.50am on May 8.

The emergency services attended Burnt Oak Broadway and treated Ms Mukhey for knife wounds, but she died at the scene.

Jalal Debella, 22, was arrested in nearby Colindale over the incident.

He was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.