Gresham Street incident

[BARBICAN POLICE TEAM]

The City of London Police would like to offer its reassurance to local residents and businesses following a serious incident in the City on May 1, 2022.

 

Officers were called to reports of a stabbing in the Gresham Street area at 11:30pm on May 1. One man was found suffering from serious injuries and officers carried out CPR at the scene before the man was taken to the Royal London Hospital, where he sadly later died.

 

We would like to reassure the wider City community that a thorough police investigation is being conducted. Cordons currently remain in place in the area and police enquiries are ongoing.

 

While we complete our investigation, you will notice more officers on the streets in the Square Mile as we seek to reassure you that we are doing everything in our power to keep the City safe.

 

Anyone who has concerns can contact their Dedicated Ward Officers on: [e-mail]

 

[BARBICAN POLICE TEAM]

Update on police investigation into Gresham Street fatal stabbing

The City of London Police has today named the victim of a fatal stabbing in Gresham Street on May 1, 2022.

The victim, Emmanuel Odunlami, 32, from Romford, was found in Gresham Street at 11:30pm on May 1 suffering from a fatal stab wound. Officers carried out CPR at the scene before the man was taken to the Royal London Hospital, where he sadly later died.

We would like to continue to reassure City residents and businesses that a thorough police investigation is being conducted. One person was arrested by officers and has been bailed. Enquiries remain ongoing.

While we complete our investigation, you will notice more officers on the streets in the Square Mile as we seek to reassure you that we are doing everything in our power to keep the City safe.

Anyone who has concerns can contact their Dedicated Ward Officers on:
[e-mail]