Police name Richmond Bridge stabbing victim

31-year-old Reece Newcombe was found with serious injuries.

Reece is believed to have been stabbed with a piece of broken glass.
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 28th Nov 2022

A man stabbed to death with broken glass during a fight on Richmond Bridge has been named by police as 31 year old Reece Newcombe.

Police found him around 4am on Saturday, with serious injuries.

A GoFundMe set up for his new baby daughter ahead of her first Christmas had, by Monday morning, raised over £55,000.

It said: "Reece was a lovable, fun guy loved by all. He didn't have a bad bone in his body. He made an impact on everyone he met."

No arrests made

The Metropolitan Police said officers administered CPR before paramedics took over and transported the man to hospital, where he died later that morning.

He is believed to have been stabbed with a piece of broken glass, with a post-mortem examination to be held in due course.

No arrests have been made.

Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin is leading she investigation. She said: "We believe a number of people watched the incident unfold and some onlookers may have recorded footage on their mobile phones.

"Anyone who has yet to speak to us is urged to come forward immediately. My team are working to provide Reece's family with answers and the public could have valuable information that will help our investigation."

Chief Superintendent Lis Chapple, lead for policing in Richmond, said: "My thoughts are with Reece and his family. We will do everything we can to support our colleagues in Specialist Crime as they work to establish what has happened here.

"A scene will remain in place and my officers will remain posted at the scene and in the area to speak to local people about any concerns they have, or information they might want to share."

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