Deptford stabbing victim named, as man is questioned
21-year-old Robert Robinson was killed on Carteret Way
Last updated 9th Jun 2024
A man who died in a knife attack in Deptford on Thursday has been named.
21-year-old Robert Robinson was killed on Carteret Way at around 10.30pm.
The police had been called to reports of a stabbing. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended but the police say despite their best efforts the victim sadly died at the scene.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses, footage and information.
Mr Robinson's family has been informed.
A horrific crime
The Met’s investigation is led by Detective Inspector Neil Tovey. He says: “This is a horrific crime committed by persons who chose to arm themselves with weapons and blight our communities. A young man has died in brutal circumstances and his family are grieving.
“We need to piece together the events which led to the attack on Robert. The incident took place on a residential street, Carteret Way, at a time when many people are likely to have been at home.
"I believe the local community hold the key to solving this crime, and any information, it doesn’t matter how small, may assist us in obtaining justice for Robert’s family.
“No matter how insignificant you think your information, please get in touch with us since it could be key.
“If you captured any footage of the attack or the precursor events, we have opened an online portal where you can upload videos or images - and this can be completed anonymously if you wish.”
"incised wounds"
A post-mortem examination on Saturday, 8 June, gave Robert’s cause of death as multiple incised wounds.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. One of the men, aged 50, has been bailed while the police conduct more enquiries. A 44-year-old man remains in police custody.
Anyone with information is being asked to call the police on 101 or post on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) to the account @MetCC, and quote CAD8733/6June.
You can also provide information 100% anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.