KNIFED ON THE STREET
Oxford Street stabbing: Shopper, 60, knifed to death in ‘random and unprovoked’ attack as hero tackles killer
A SIXTY-old-man was stabbed to death in a "random and unprovoked attack" in front of horrified shoppers in London's busy West End.
Brave passers-by wrestled the killer to the ground and stashed his knife after the bloodbath unfolded in Oxford Circus last night.
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The victim was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but police confirmed today he has sadly passed away.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
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Police confirmed a 25-year-old man held for grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon has now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
Scotland Yard said the horror at around 8pm is being treated as "random and unprovoked" and confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the gruesome murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Vicky Tunstall, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: "I would like to reassure the public that his is not believed to be linked to terrorism.
“It is clear that this area of Oxford Circus was very busy at the time of the attack.
"Members of the public intervened to detain the suspect and I hope to trace and speak to them, to secure their accounts and offer support. In particular, I would like to trace two young males with skateboards who led this intervention.
"I am appealing to any person who witnessed the assault, or who has mobile phone footage, to contact us. I am also appealing to the owners of any passing cars with dashcams to check whether they have recorded the incident."
Eyewitnesses said they saw the suspect being jumped on by a man before others pinned him down after the "horrific" stabbing.
One said: "One man grabbed him and soon after the police were there holding him down and he was shouting.
"I couldn't hear what he was saying though."
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The murder is the latest knife attack in London after a 16-year-old boy was reportedly stabbed to death by a killer who knocked on his front door.
The victim was the 19th teenager to be killed in London so far this year, with 17 of them stabbed to death.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting CAD 7129/01Jul.
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