Man charged as part of Croydon murder investigation

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Officers investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman in Croydon on Saturday, 31 May have charged a man with murder.

Police were called to Frith Road at 09:07hrs following reports of a stabbing. Sadly, a woman was declared dead at the scene after sustaining a single stab wound.

The victim has since been named as 26-year-old Marjama Osman from Croydon. Her family are aware and will continue to receive support from specialist officers.

On Friday, 6 June, Simon Hinsta Ghebremedhin, 33 (01.01.1992) of Streatham High Road, SW16 was charged with murder.

Ghebremedhin was also charged with possession of a class B drug and will appear at Thames Magistrates Court on Saturday, 7 June.

A 32-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of murder and has since been bailed as enquiries continue.