Swansea Man Faces London Murder Charge

60-year-old died in hospital after incident near Oxford Circus

Author: Claire PearsonPublished 3rd Jul 2021

A South Wales man will appear in court charged with the murder of a 60-year-old man in Oxford Circus.

Tedi Fanta Hagos, aged 25, from Ravenhill, Swansea, was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon on Friday, 2 July.

He will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Police were called shortly before 8pm on July 1 following reports of a man stabbed at Oxford Circus, close to the junction with Regent Street.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance.

A 60-year-old man was found with stab injuries and taken to hospital where he later died.

Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 7129/01Jul. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.