A 30-year-old British Sikh man has been stabbed to death in Ilford, East London, in what the UK police believe was a targeted incident involving individuals known to each other.
The man identified as Gurmuk Singh, known as Gary, was attacked on July 23 at a residential property on Felbrigge Road. Emergency services responded to the incident, but despite the efforts of paramedics, Singh was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination later confirmed that he died as a result of a stab wound to the left thigh. An inquest into his death has been opened and adjourned while the police investigation into the matter continues.
The Metropolitan Police formally identified Singh on Thursday and announced that 27-year-old Amardeep Singh had been arrested and charged with his murder. He is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on January 5, 2026.
In connection with the incident, detectives also arrested four other individuals, including a 29-year-old man and three women aged 29, 30, and 54. All four have been released on bail while investigations continue, with return dates set for October.
Paying tribute to Gary, his family described him as a “well-loved man” with an exceptional gift for connecting with people. “A true social butterfly, nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by his family. Gary will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in our hearts forever,” they said in a statement released through the police.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, leading the investigation from the Met’s Specialist Crime North unit, emphasised that the incident appears to be isolated.
“An incident of this nature sends shockwaves throughout the local area, and we understand the direct impact on the community. People can expect to see an uptick in police presence while officers conduct initial investigations. Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns at all,” Yorke said.
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