Man stabbed to death in London market attack named and pictured

Hilkiah McLeggan, 66, (right) was attacked ‘at random’ (Picture: Metropolitan Police/UKNIP)

A pensioner stabbed to death in a London market has been pictured for the first time.

Hilkiah McLeggan, 77, was fatally injured at East Street Market, Walworth, just before the minute’s silence on Remembrance Sunday.

McLeggan was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two men suffered stab injuries in a stabbing spree that ended when a stallholder fought the attacker with a metal bar. One remains in critical condition.

Ali Musse, 66, of no fixed abode, was charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

Vendors and shoppers fled after the attack unfolded (Picture: Met Police)

Musse spoke only to confirm his name and address via a Somalian interpreter at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

He is to appear at the Old Bailey.

Traders at the historic market have set up a stall draped in black and roses in honour of McLeggan.

Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh 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.’

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