Ms Birkett, whose back bedroom looks on to the property where the victims were found, also told the PA news agency: 'It's devastating - you hear all of this but you never assume it's going to be right on your own doorstep. London, South East England, United Kingdom. Dolet Hill, 64, was yesterday confirmed as one of the. 'Dolet was a well-respected colleague, who also helped to improve the workplace for others as an active UNISON representative. she rocked dyed black hair and thick black eyeliner whereas the Kelly of today, who welcomed a baby boy in 2022, showed off her cool grey-toned . The three female victims were discovered dead in the kitchen while Denton was lifeless at the bottom of the stairs. ', 'She's such a lovely lady and I don't think I can live with another woman again until I go to my grave. The suspect, who is in his twenties, knew the four murder victims including recently retired NHS nurse Ms Hill, 64, a matriarch who was'winning her fight against cancer' and dedicated herself to charity work and her Christian faith. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Several forensics officers were seen entering the fenced-off section of Delaford Road. Juleth Hutchinson, 62, paid tribute to her brother, Denton Burke, and his partner, her daughter and granddaughter on a GoFundMe page raising money to give them a ceremony they deserve. 'We are aware that we have family, friends and a community that are all asking questions, we are determined to give them the answers they deserve as soon as possible.'. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. For more stories like this,check our news page. ', He added: 'I have lost something dear to my heart - I have a deep hole in my heart and there is nothing that can fill that hole.'. Dolet Hill, 64, and her partner Denton Burke, 58, were stabbed in their home in Bermondsey, alongside Hill's daughter Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, 45, also known as Rachquel, and Ofori-Akuffo's . 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Writing for History Extra, criminologist and historian Lizzie Seal considers the various ways in which capital punishment has been enforced throughout British history and investigates the timeline to its abolition in 1965 A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody. Read about our approach to external linking. "We are moving as fast we can at the scene, but we need to ensure we uncover all the facts and secure every bit of necessary evidence, and this may understandably take some time. 'It's terrible that she may have been caught up in it. ', Michael Situ, a Labour councillor on Southwark Council, said: 'Thoughts with family of victims of murder on Delaford Road, SE16. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. 'She has been living in the block for about five-years. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. James Robinson Meanwhile a friend who has known Dolet for 23-years told how she was a dedicated churchgoer who helped poor children in Africa. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 'The last time I spoke to her was a few days ago when I called her and we spoke about what work she was having done at her flat. One of the three women stabbed to death along with a man in South East London today worked at a local NHS hospital and was undergoing treatment for cancer, MailOnline can reveal. This catch-all term includes a range of offences from minor offences such as harassment and common assault, to serious offences such as murder and GBH. Ms Birkett, whose back bedroom looks on to the property where the victims were found, also told the PA news agency: 'It's devastating - you hear all of this but you never assume it's going to be right on your own doorstep. Ms Hill's niece Venecia Reid paid tribute and said she 'didn't deserve this', telling reporters near the scene: 'She was very loving, very kind, very generous. Armed police are said to have gone from house to house nearby in order to make sure neighbours were safe. 'pull his finger out' after he was mugged of his 72,000 watch in Leyton. I know she has two daughters. UPDATE: Two teenagers apper in court charged with murder of man in Peckham Rye. Their deaths have left a hole that will not be filled until I see them all in heaven.'. ", Follow BBC London on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. and But knife crime itself dropped in 2021 compared to 2020 - down from 11,852 to 10,623, which was a fall of 1,229 or 10.4 per cent; while gun crime was down from 1,719 to 1,358, which was a drop of 361 or 20.6 per cent. Jacques spoke only to only to confirm his identity when he appeared via videolink from Belmarsh prison today. She had two daughters and two grandchildren, Forensic tents on the scene on Delaford Road in Bermondsey, South East London, this morning after the alleged murders, Detectives are today investigating the deaths of four people in on Delaford Road in Bermondsey, South East London, Forensic officers are seen entering a home today at the scene where three women and a man were found stabbed to death, Parts of the London skyline are seen in the background as police and forensic officers investigate in Bermondsey today, Police investigations are taking place this morning at the scene on Delaford Road in Bermondsey, South East London, Police outside a house in Bermondsey, South East London, after three women and a man were stabbed to death today, Police forensic tents outside a house in Bermondsey after three women and a man were stabbed to death this morning, Waleed and Sarah Harris apologise for laughing at X-rated Jesus joke, Baby is given a vape to inhale by her mother, Woman appears to fake injury while arguing with tradie next door, Coronation throne receives makeover ready for Charles' coronation, Moment man casually executes homeless man on St Louis sidewalk, Anthony Albanese's election promise on superannuation, Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby, Child reads from sexually explicit book at Maine school board meeting, TV reporter sledges Australia's ritziest suburbs, Kochie brutally calls out Jim Chalmers over major tax changes, Aussie turns the tables on Highway Patrol cop, Grandma's share her story after being attacked by vicious dog, Police officers in forensic suits enter a house in Bermondsey today after three women and a man were stabbed to death, Metropolitan Police officers with a dog outside a house in Bermondsey, South East London, today following the incident, Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove makes a statement to the press at the scene in Bermondsey this afternoon. Specialist crime police are investigating, and said they believe all five people were known to each other. Bermondsey stabbings: Joshua Jacques charged with the murders of four family members in southeast London, Dolet Hill had retired four years ago and lived with Denton Burke, described by his sister as 'bubbly', Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo (top) and her daughter Samantha Drummonds also died. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us atwebnews@metro.co.uk. He is accused of stabbing to death Dolet Hill, 64, Denton Burke, 58, Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, 45, and Samantha Drummonds, 27. Tributes have been paid to a woman stabbed to death alongside her partner, daughter and granddaughter . VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 'I thought nothing of it until when the police turned up. This crime-related article is a stub. "Such terrible events are rare but this will not diminish the shock that will be felt across London and beyond.". Thursday 28 April 2022 13:38, UK It was about 2am. The four people stabbed to death in a house in south-east London have been formally identified by police. By Sadly, despite the best efforts of our medics, four patients died at the scene.'. A resident of the adjacent road, Bramcote Grove, who did not want to be named, said he was woken at around 2am by police sirens and a helicopter and was kept up until 6am by the commotion. Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and cities over pollution fears, When do the clocks change in 2023? Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Four Killed in 'Devastating' Stabbing Attack in South London Police forensic tents outside a house in Bermondsey, London, after three women and a man were stabbed to death in the early hours. But a spokesman admitted there was 'still a long way to go' and that 'keeping people safe in London remains the mayor's number one priority'. Delaford Road is located in the SE16 postcode area next to South Bermondsey train station and is also close to Millwall FC's ground The New Den. An appeal, which launched last week, has raised more than 8,000, with hundreds of people donating. Sadly, despite the best efforts of our medics, four patients died at the scene. The male will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday, 28 February) charged with attempted murder, possession of a bladed article, witness intimidation, and criminal damage. She worked very hard in this country to support her two girls and her two grandkids. Family killed in South Bermondsey mass stabbing named with relatives left 'devastated' Grandmother Dolet Hill, 64, her partner Denton Burke, 58, her daughter Tanysha (aka Rachquel) Ofori . It was about 2am. Her niece said Ms Hill had two daughters and two grandchildren, while locals said she worked as a housekeeper at the nearby Guy's Hospital in Southwark. Get your need-to-know My heart goes out to her family. Ms Hill's niece Venecia Reid paid tribute to her aunt, saying she "didn't deserve this". forest building 14 erebus gardens, london e14 9jfmr patel neurosurgeon cardiff 27 februari, 2023 / i how old was stewart granger when he died / av / i how old was stewart granger when he died / av ", The victims were all known to each other, police say. Officers had forced their way into the home at about 01:40 BST on Monday, following a call from neighbours about a disturbance. 2023 BBC. On Monday . It comes as London Mayor Sadiq Khan continues to face questions over crime rates in the capital, with boxer Amir Khan saying last week that he should 'pull his finger out' after he was mugged of his 72,000 watch in Leyton. What's he waiting for? 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A relative of grandmother Dolet Hill, 63, has confirmed she was one of four people found dead at a terraced house in Bermondsey in the early hours of this morning . A man in his late 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to a police station where he remains in custody. It is thought that all five people were known to each other. 'I know that she used to go and stay with her dad and auntie in Southwark quite a bit. ', Visibly tearful as he spoke of his loss, he said: 'I don't know where I'm going to start my life, I can't live without her. Dolet, who had been married to council worker Denton for 15 years, had worked in the NHS. Dentons partner of over 15 years, NHS worker Dolet Hill, was a strong pillar of the family and always welcomed everyone with an open heart, said Ms Hutchinson in tribute. [1], Police arrested a 28-year-old man at the scene and said they are not looking for anyone else. Police attended at 1:40 am, discovering the bodies of three women and a man inside the house. "I'm very, very heartbroken. Neighbours said the family were "lovely" and were shocked by their deaths. Mr Khan was elected in May 2016, and his office said that since then knife crime with injury is down by 12 per cent, gun crime is down by 29 per cent and burglary has fallen by 22 per cent. A resident of the adjacent road, Bramcote Grove, who did not want to be named, said he was woken by police sirens and a helicopter. Last night, Tanysha's heartbroken husband,Danny Ofori-Akuffo spoke about the loss of his wife, who he had been with for nearly 20-years. James Robinson 'I'm a foster carer and I've got children in my care, and now I've got to protect them now because of what's happened. One of the bodies was found lying just behind the front door. Joshua Jerome Derriviere Jacques,. Venecia Reid, who was visibly upset, said: "She was very loving, very kind, very generous. 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