Three arrested in connection with Yateley man's murder
Blue Stevens, 24, was killed in Knightsbridge on Wednesday
Last updated 14th Jul 2025
Detectives have arrested three men in their 20s in connection with the murder of Blue Stevens, from Hampshire, who was stabbed to death in Knightsbridge.
Two were arrested at an address in Hounslow on Saturday, 12 July.
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 enquiries.
Following their arrests, significant evidence was recovered from two properties in Chiswick.
The third man was arrested on Monday, (14 July) on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police 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.”
A murder investigation was launched after officers were called to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street at 21:24 on Wednesday, 9 July.
Met officers responded with paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
Blue Stevens, 24, from Yateley, was found with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he sadly died at the scene.