He has now been released and is in custody being questioned by detectives. Neighbours said the family were "lovely" and were shocked by their deaths. It was about 2am. By Sonja Jessup, BBC London home affairs correspondent. Tributes flooded in for the family after the bloodbath close to Millwall's stadium The Den last month. On Monday . Delaford Road is located in the SE16 postcode area next to South Bermondsey train station and is also close to Millwall FC's ground The New Den. The four people stabbed to death in a house in south-east London have been formally identified by police. A resident of the adjacent road, Bramcote Grove, who did not want to be named, said he was woken at around 2am by police sirens and a helicopter and was kept up until 6am by the commotion. Despite the best efforts of paramedics all four were pronounced dead at the scene in Bermondsey, south London, during the early hours of Monday morning. The scene is close to Millwall FC's stadium The Den and South Bermondsey train station. 'When I saw four ambulances - not one, not two, but four - I knew it was serious,' he said. I can't believe this has happened. Jacques had only met the family for the first time on Thursday last week and had been friends with Samantha for a while, a friend of hers said. Several forensics officers were seen entering the fenced-off section of Delaford Road. 'We are aware that we have family, friends and a community that are all asking questions, we are determined to give them the answers they deserve as soon as possible.'. He was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on July 19. By Lynn Rusk, Claudia Marquis 25th Apr 2022, 7:27pm A grandmother has been named as one of four members of the same family stabbed to death inside a south London home. 'I live close to her and didn't hear a thing until I saw all the police this morning outside her house. This revealed there were 233,965 offences of 'violence against the person' recorded by the Metropolitan Police in 2021 - up 6.1 per cent or 13,358 from 220,607 in 2020. 'Someone had told her that they'd seen on the news that three woman and a man had been stabbed to death in Bermondsey so she went to the house to check if everything was ok. 'Of course when she arrived she found the street taped off and police everywhere. She said: Denton was a family man; he was a father, husband, brother, uncle and friend. Breakroom Rating for HC One Based on 467 ratings from their employees See all job reviews About HC One. But a spokesman admitted there was 'still a long way to go' and that 'keeping people safe in London remains the mayor's number one priority'. A resident of the adjacent road, Bramcote Grove, who did not want to be named, said he was woken at around 2am by police sirens and a helicopter and was kept up until 6am by the commotion. "I'm a foster carer and I've got children in my care, and now I've got to protect them now because of what's happened.". 2022 University of Idaho killings. Dolet Hill (l) and Denton Burke (r) lived together on Delaford Road in Bermondsey, Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, known as Rachquel, (l) lived in Kennington while her daughter Samantha Drummonds (r) lived in Forest Hill, Police forensic teams worked at the scene throughout Monday. This London-related article is a stub. Read about our approach to external linking. Other neighbours revealed how they heard chilling screams before armed police swooped on the home and made the grim discovery. 'All we know is that he was Samantha's boyfriend, but how long they'd been together, I don't know. 'I've lost something very special. A seventeen-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after an eighteen-year-old was stabbed near the McDonald's on Old Kent Road. He said: "Inside the house they made a dreadful discovery of four people who had been stabbed. The body of Ms Hill, who was in her 60s, was found in the Bermondsey house alongside the bodies of two other women aged in their 40s and 30s - and a man also in his 60s. She said of Dolet: "Dolet was a strong pillar of the family and always welcomed everyone with an open heart. For more stories like this,check our news page. The amount of laughter and happy memories that we all shared will be cherished forever. A further local resident who lives two doors down from the home where the incident happened said she saw ambulances take the victims away in the early hours. The Metropolitan police are investigating the deaths after police were called to a residential address on Delaford Road in Bermondsey at about 1.40am on Monday after reports of a disturbance.. Four forensic tents were put up outside the 600,000 house in the London Borough of Southwark. Jacques was charged on Thursday morning following an investigation by homicide detectives from the Mets Specialist Crime Command. Friend and neigbour Rudra Brahmbhatt, 17, told MailOnline: 'Samantha is having some work done to her flat and is having the bathroom and hallway redecorated. Dolet, who had been married to council worker Denton for 15 years, had worked in the NHS. A 28-year-old man who was arrested at the house remains in hospital. Met Police Commander Colin Wingrove said: "I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of all those concerned. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 'I'm totally destroyed, I'm totally finished. Dolet was a local NHS hospital worker and was undergoing treatment for cancer, MailOnline revealed yesterday. She spoke to officers at the scene, who took her to Lewisham Police Station. Danny said that the attacker would have been unable to leave the property because Mrs Hill locks the door before going to bed. Samantha's boyfriend Joshua Jacques, 28, has been charged with four counts of murder following the horror on April 25. The Met Police said officers, who were called to the property at 1.40am, are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 'The last time I spoke to her was a few days ago when I called her and we spoke about what work she was having done at her flat. Not long I think but I'm sure he lived near to her.'. Earlier today. Police forensic tents outside a house in Bermondsey, south-east London, after three women and a man were stabbed to death in the early hours of Monday (Kirsty O'Connor/PA) / PA Wire. Tanysha, was a nurse who extended her hand to help those in need. We didn't hear anything else - we were just told to stay inside. The next episode will be available on All 4 after tonight's edition is shown. Mr Ofori-Akuffo added: 'I've never met him. Armed police stormed the property and arrested a suspect before bringing the victims outside where paramedics attempted to save them. Police were called at about 1.40 in the morning on Monday to reports of a disturbance at a residential address on Delaford Road, SE16. 'I saw the bodies come out,' the elderly woman, who did not want to be named, told the PA news agency. "She worked very hard in this country to support her two girls and her two grandkids. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 'If you know anything or saw anything that you think might help us piece together the events which led to this, then do not hesitate, please call police. 'Dolet was a well-respected colleague, who also helped to improve the workplace for others as an active UNISON representative. Three women and a man have been killed in a "devastating" stabbing attack at a house in south-east London. A man in his late 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the "deeply shocking incident", the Metropolitan Police said. The heartbroken husband of one of the victims of the Bermondsey stabbings says his wife's death has left him 'totally destroyed'. It was about 7am. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By If anyone has any information about incident, do contact @MPSSouthwark urgently.'. Dolet Hill, 64, her husband Denton Burke, 58, daughter Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, She was also having treatment for cancer. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Nurse Tanysha Drummonds, also known as Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, was described as "a doting wife, caring mother and a great friend". One of the bodies was found lying just behind the front door. 20 January 2023 16:29. Delaford Road is located in the SE16 postcode area next to South Bermondsey train station and is also close to Millwall FC's ground The New Den. Venecia Reid, who was visibly upset, said: "She was very loving, very kind, very generous. The data also revealed that, when split by borough, Westminster had the highest levels of violent crime with 50,962 offences, followed by Newham on 34,081. A section of the road has been screened off to the public behind a tall metal fence, behind which there appears to be several forensic tents and forensic teams examining the scene. Joshua Jacques, 28, is accused of killing Jamaican-born NHS worker Dolet Hill, 64, and her partner Denton Burke, 58, who were found stabbed at their home in Delaford Road, Bermondsey, on Monday (April 25). [A] Jakub Molga (also known as Leon Pedrycz), 25 (01.06.97), a Polish national of Romford Road E7, was arrested on Friday, 24 February and charged today with the murder of 48-year-old Rafal Zabiecki and the ABH of another man. ITV News 1.25M subscribers The husband of one of the victims in the Bermondsey stab attack told ITV News his wife's death left him "totally destroyed". "If you ever needed a helping hand, she would not hesitate to render her assistance.". Local MP Harriet Harman said: "Tragically four people have been killed and that is shocking to happen anywhere but especially in this very peaceful, quiet, very settled community here. A friend of Tracey Henry,her other daughter, said: 'Tracey is absolutely devastated right now, she can't talk to anyone. Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo was stabbed to death. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: "I am heartbroken that three women and a man were killed last night in a devastating incident at an address in Southwark. We are such a close family, we are always together. "We sent three ambulance crews, two fast response units, two incident response officers, two advanced paramedics and a team leader to the scene. "When I saw four ambulances - not one, not two, but four - I knew it was serious," he said. T he family of four people stabbed to death in Bermondsey have paid moving tribute to their loved ones as they raise money for funeral arrangements. 'I couldn't see what happened but from my house I could see that the police and paramedics had taken at least two of the victims into the street and were working on them for some time.'. Despite the efforts of emergency services, all four - three women and a man - died at the scene. Police arrived at her third floor flat five miles away in Forest Hill yesterday morning and were inside the property until at least 4pm this afternoon. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A man, Joshua Jacques, 28, has been charged with the murder of all four family members on Delaford Road in Bermondsey after the incident last month. Bermondsey stabbings: Joshua Jacques charged with the murders of four family members in southeast London, Dolet Hill had retired four years ago and lived with Denton Burke, described by his sister as 'bubbly', Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo (top) and her daughter Samantha Drummonds also died. Samantha Drummonds had gone to spend a week away from her flat as it was being renovated and redecorated. The middle section of the road has been blocked off with metal fencing and three white forensic tents have also been erected. I hope her soul rests in peace. This catch-all term includes a range of offences from minor offences such as harassment and common assault, to serious offences such as murder and GBH. Venecia Reid said: "She was very loving, very kind, very generous, she'd do anything for you. But knife crime itself dropped in 2021 compared to 2020 - down from 11,852 to 10,623, which was a fall of 1,229 or 10.4 per cent; while gun crime was down from 1,719 to 1,358, which was a drop of 361 or 20.6 per cent. DeSantis won't say he's running. and She's really friendly. She does not deserve this. "She worked very hard in this country to support her two girls and her two grandkids. Ms Birkett said there were several primary schools in the residential area near the scene. It comes as London Mayor Sadiq Khan continues to face questions over crime rates in the capital, with boxer Amir Khan saying last week that he should 'pull his finger out' after he was mugged of his 72,000 watch in Leyton. 'I then rang her number several times, called Dolet and then Denton but nothing. Post-mortem examinations will be arranged in due course. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Mr Khan said he was in contact with Met Police chiefs and urged anyone with information about the incident to contact officers immediately. 'I saw the bodies come out,' the elderly woman, who did not want to be named, told the PA news agency. It comes as London Mayor Sadiq Khan continues to face questions over crime rates in the capital, with boxer Amir Khan saying last week that he should 'pull his finger out' after he was mugged of his 72,000 watch in Leyton. forest building 14 erebus gardens, london e14 9jfmr patel neurosurgeon cardiff 27 februari, 2023 / i how old was stewart granger when he died / av / i how old was stewart granger when he died / av 'The police have arrested someone but it's really important still that people give information - any information they've got - to the police so that whoever committed this horrific crime can be brought to justice. One of the four people who were stabbed to death in a house in southeast London has been named as Dolet Hill, Sky News understands. Samantha's boyfriend, 28-year-old Joshua Jerome Derriviere Jacques, was taken to hospital after being Tasered at the scene by police. Three women and a man were found dead after reports of a disturbance at a house in Bermondsey at about 1.40am, the Metropolitan Police said. One man was taken to hospital as a priority.". Despite the efforts of emergency services, all four people were pronounced dead at the scene and officers are now in the process of contacting next of kin. It is thought that all five people were known to each other. See page 90. Officers forced entry to the property and found four people with stab injuries. Elderly pair among four stabbed to death in southeast London. Juleth Hutchinson, 62, paid tribute to her. She's lost four members of her family. 11:12 GMT 27 Apr 2022 We didn't hear anything else - we were just told to stay inside. 2023 BBC. "Despite the efforts of emergency services, all four people - three women and a man - were pronounced dead at the scene," a force spokesperson said. It's a really bad time for us all.'. Many people around here have young children and everyone is scared.'. I thought it was someone was holding someone hostage or something but when I heard the police, the helicopter, the ambulances, I knew it was really serious. A MAN was found hiding naked in a bathroom after stabbing four members of the same family to death, a court heard today. Officers had forced their way into the home at about 01:40 BST on Monday, following a call from neighbours about a disturbance. The heartbroken husband of one of the victims of the Bermondsey stabbings says his wife's death has left him 'totally destroyed'. Her niece Venecia Reid said Ms Hill, who. One of the three women who were found stabbed to death along with a man in their family home in south east London has been named locally as Dolet Hill. "Our thoughts are with Dolet's family, friends and all who worked with her. My heart goes out to her family. Chay Quinn For MailOnline, Family of four stabbed to death in a London home: Neighbours reveal they heard chilling screams before three women and one man were knifed to death, as man in his 20s is arrested on suspicion of murder, Bermondsey bloodbath suspect is PICTURED: Man, 28, in hospital after being Tasered by cops following knife massacre of grandmother, 64, her partner, 58, daughter, 45, and 29-year-old granddaughter in south London home, Man held 'for stabbing his girlfriend to death and also murdering three of her family at their home in Bermondsey had only met them a few days before'. Dolet Hill, 64, her husband Denton Burke, 58, daughter Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, 45, and granddaughter Samantha Drummonds, 27, were all discovered at the house in Bermondsey, South London. Like other local residents, she said she was woken in the night by police sirens and the sound of a helicopter. It's devastating. Bermondsey stabbing: Man charged with murdering London family-of-four | Metro News Man charged with stabbing family-of-four to death in south London Harrison Jones Thursday 28 Apr 2022 7:47. Anne Birkett, 60, whose back bedroom looks on to the property where they were found, said she was woken by police sirens and a circling helicopter just before 02:00. Violent crime is on the rise under Sadiq Khan in London, according to official figures released by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime in January. 'They came to the back garden to make sure our door was secure. She worked very hard in this country to support her two girls and her two grandkids. Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust paid tribute to Dolet Hill, who was an active trade union member. A further local resident said she saw ambulances take the victims away in the early hours. Bermondsey stabbings: Joshua Jacques charged with the murders of four family members in southeast London A former NHS worker and her partner, daughter and granddaughter were all found stabbed to death at her house in Bermondsey in the early hours of Monday. One neighbour said: 'She was a lovely lady, she worked at Guy's Hospital as a housekeeper. Specialist crime police are investigating, and said they believe all five people were known to each other. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. A MAN was found hiding naked in a bathroom after stabbing four members of the same family to death, a court heard today. Anne Birkett, 60, a nearby resident in Bermondsey, said: 'I was woken up about 1.45am where I saw loads of flashing lights, loads of police cars, and a helicopter. The woman, who lives on the corner of Delaford Road and Bramcote Grove, said she knew 'him and her'. Neighbours have told me they are deeply saddened to hear of the deaths. Police: Man arrested after 4 people killed at London home . I saw about eight or nine police cars - all were armed - come out and surround the area.'. 'I thought nothing of it until when the police turned up. Home Manager HC One. ', Another neighbour said: 'I woke up because I could hear the helicopter - I had no idea what it was at first. UK Four victims of Bermondsey stabbing horror officially identified Denton Burke, his partner Dolet Hill, her daughter Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, and granddaughter Samantha Drummonds were all killed. Speaking near the scene, the niece of one of the victims paid tribute to her aunt and said she "didn't deserve this". He said that two police officers knocked on his door at around 8am yesterday asking him if he had seen Samantha. Police put up a large cordon including metal grates around Delaford Road while their investigation continued on the street. Neighbours described the family as "lovely". 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