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Sami Quadri

Woolwich: Man charged with murder after 23-year-old stabbed to death

Victim Damilola Oloruntola

(Picture: Met Police)

A man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Woolwich.

Police launched a murder probe after 23-year-old Damilola Oloruntola was found with fatal injuries on Brookhill Road on Wednesday, September 28.

Solomon Bamidele, 25, from Kent, was later arrested at an address in Essex and has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 25-year-old woman was arrested at the same address on suspicion of assisting an offender. She was taken in to custody and subsequently released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, giving the reference 5568/28SEP.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Incident Room on 0208 721 4961 or phone 101 giving reference 5568/29SEP. Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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