First picture of ‘lovely, peaceful’ man, 39, stabbed to death in London
Emergency services were called to Leon Anderson’s home in Maple Close, Mitcham, on Monday (Pictures: UKNIP/Met Police)
A ‘lovely and peaceful’ man stabbed to death in Mitcham, London, has been named as Leon Anderson.
Emergency services were called to Mr Anderson’s home in Maple Close, Mitcham, on Monday.
He was treated for stab injuries but died in hospital.
A family member said Leon Anderson was a ‘lovely peaceful person’ who they could not comprehend losing his life in this way.
The relative told Metro: ‘He was a lovely peaceful person. He was a good family person. We are finding it hard to come to terms with this.
A mother-of-two added: ‘He was a lovely guy from a very good family. It’s a total shock, the family are devastated.’
Kemuel Gambicky-Forbes, 24, has been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.
Emergency services attended Mr Anderson’s home where he was treated for stab wounds (Picture: UKNIP)
An IT worker, 34, who lives nearby, said: ‘Police were running down the street and paramedics were at the house where the man lived.
‘He is a neighbour and from a very friendly family.’
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, from Specialist Crime South – who is leading the investigation – said: ‘The victim’s loved ones are being supported by specially trained officers.
‘They have our deepest sympathies following this terrible loss.’
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