Two charged over murder in Southwark

Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing in Southwark have charged two people with murder.

39 year old Matthew Henry from Coopers Road SE1 and Nicole Quamina who's 34 and of no fixed address will both appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 13th January. Both were charged on Friday.

At around 06:50hrs on Tuesday, 9th January, officers were called to reports of an injured man on Old Kent Road, SE1.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the victim – Carlton McCloud, aged 47 – died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported.

A post mortem examination found the cause of death to be sharp force trauma to the chest.

Two others have been arrested on suspicion of murder as part of the investigation.