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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Three arrested as dad 'stabbed to death' in front of screaming partner
Tragic dad-of-two Blue Stevens was stabbed to death in Knightsbridge as he reportedly tried to fight off a knife-wielding mugger who was after his gold Rolex. Three men have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death just yards from a plush London hotel. Blue Stevens was found fatally injured on Seville Street, in Knightsbridge, shortly after 9.20pm on Wednesday, July 9. Police arrested two people at a property in Hounslow, in west London, on Saturday, reports the Mirror. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been bailed pending further enquiries. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Following the arrests, Met Police officers secured a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick and say "significant evidence" was recovered. A third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He is currently being held in custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of enquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' Emergency services, including Met Police officers and paramedics, raced to Seville Street at around 9.24pm on Wednesday, July 9. Blue was discovered with stab wounds but despite desperate efforts to save him, he died at the scene. His next-of-kin are being supported by specialist officers. Please call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL if you were a witness or have any information which might help. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit
The National
2 days ago
- The National
Knightsbridge killing: Three arrested over knife attack in 'Rolex Ripper' hotspot
Three men have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in central London's Knightsbridge in what police believe could have been a planned attack. Officers, ambulance and air ambulance services responded to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street at about 9.30pm on Wednesday. They said Blue Stevens, 24, was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Mr Stevens was stabbed to death in front of his partner near Harvey Nichols department store and the five-star Park Tower Club hotel. The hotel is home to the Nusr-Et Steakhouse run by celebrity chef Salt Bae. Det Chief Supt Christina Jessah said officers 'retain an open mind around motive', but one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a 'targeted attack'. There have been previous suggestions that the victim died after trying to fight off robbers. The upmarket area of London has gained a reputation for "Rolex Ripper" watch robberies. Three men in their 20s have been arrested, the Metropolitan Police said. Two were arrested at an address in Hounslow on Saturday, the force added. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. After their arrests, Met officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick where 'significant evidence' was recovered, the Met Police said. The third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody. 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation," said Det Chief Supt Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' Mr Stevens's next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers. Flowers were laid at the scene in Knightsbridge by two women who said they were family on Thursday. A card placed with the flowers read: "Blue Stevens, may you rest in peace. Pray for the broken-hearted." At the scene on Thursday, Mortada Ahmed, who was staying at the hotel and works for families in Bahrain who spend their holidays in London, told The National that the city feels increasingly unsafe. He said he does not walk on the street and takes cars everywhere. 'It's getting worse, and in Paris too,' Mr Ahmed said.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Three arrested after fatal Knightsbridge stabbing
Three men have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death Knightsbridge, central London, last week. Blue Stevens, 24, died at the scene near Hyde Park, last Wednesday in what police believe could have been a targeted attack. Three men in their 20s have been arrested, the Metropolitan Police said. Two were arrested at an address in Hounslow on Saturday, the force added. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. The third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody. Officers, ambulance and air ambulance services responded to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street, near Hyde Park, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday where Stevens was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said officers 'retain an open mind around motive', but one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a 'targeted attack'. Following their arrests, Met officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick where 'significant evidence' was recovered, the Met Police said. Detective Chief Superintendent Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' The incident happened near luxury hotel The Park Tower Knightsbridge but did not involve any guests or staff, according to a Marriott spokesperson. Mr Stevens' next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers. People are urged to call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Three arrested after man, 24, stabbed to death in Knightsbridge street
Three men have been arrested after a 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in central London's Knightsbridge in what police believe could have been a targeted attack. Officers, ambulance and air ambulance services responded to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street, near Hyde Park, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday where Blue Stevens was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said officers 'retain an open mind around motive', but one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a 'targeted attack'. Three men in their 20s have been arrested, the Metropolitan Police said. Two were arrested at an address in Hounslow on Saturday, the force added. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. Following their arrests, Met officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick where 'significant evidence' was recovered, the Met Police said. The third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' The incident happened near luxury hotel The Park Tower Knightsbridge but did not involve any guests or staff, according to a Marriott spokesperson. Mr Stevens' next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers. People are urged to call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Telegraph
Three arrested after father stabbed to death outside Knightsbridge hotel
Three men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a father-of-two outside a five-star hotel in central London. Blue Stevens, 24, from Yateley in Hampshire, was killed in front of his partner next to the Park Tower Knightsbridge hotel on July 9. The Metropolitan Police said it may have been a 'targeted attack'. The incident occurred just before 9.30pm outside the hotel and casino, which is yards from Harvey Nichols department store. Two men were arrested in Hounslow, west London, on Saturday. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and remains in custody, while another was detained on suspicion of murder and has been bailed. Following their arrests, officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick, west London, where 'significant evidence' was recovered, a Met spokesman said. On Monday, a third man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack.' The victim's partner visited the scene last Thursday and was comforted as she left flowers and a note. The note read: 'We are all absolutely devastated without you. You took a piece of my heart with you. A part of me has gone with you. I love you more than absolutely anyone in this world. My boy forever and always.' Mr Stevens's friends and family also left flowers at the scene, with his cousin describing him as 'the loveliest father'. It is believed that Mr Stevens had a young son and daughter.
