Post by gigteam on Jan 10, 2010 6:16:24 GMT
Hunt for muggers who murdered hero
6:25pm UK, Saturday January 09, 2010
Mark Langford, Sky News Online
Hero Sukhwinder Singh
A man was stabbed to death while trying to stop two muggers who had stolen a woman's bag.
Sukhwinder Singh pursued two men who robbed a 28-year-old woman near Barking station in east London.
When he caught up with the pair a fight broke out and the 31-year-old was knifed.
Mr Singh chased the robbers along Victoria Road into Uphall Road before he was attacked just before 7pm on Friday.
He was taken to the Royal London hospital but later died. A post-mortem is due to take place.
Detective Inspector John Sandlin, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "This is a tragic death of a man who was killed for attempting to stop others committing crime, and our thoughts are with Sukhwinder's family.
"However, I would also to reassure the wider community that tragic events such as these are very rare.
"I am appealing for anyone that knows who committed this crime, or who has any information about those who committed this crime, to do the right thing and come forward and contact police.
"My officers are also keen to hear from anybody who witnessed the initial robbery, the actual altercation that led to the stabbing and additionally anyone who may have seen any persons matching the suspect's description fleeing the Uphall Road area.
Police search the scene
"It is also possible that the suspects may have abandoned the bag stolen and I appeal to anyone who may find a brown leather shoulder bag, to contact police.
"It may be that it has significant clues that could help solve this awful crime."
The two robbers were both black men in their 20s or 30s and 5ft 7in to 6ft.
The incident room can be contacted on 0208 345 3715 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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6:25pm UK, Saturday January 09, 2010
Mark Langford, Sky News Online
Hero Sukhwinder Singh
A man was stabbed to death while trying to stop two muggers who had stolen a woman's bag.
Sukhwinder Singh pursued two men who robbed a 28-year-old woman near Barking station in east London.
When he caught up with the pair a fight broke out and the 31-year-old was knifed.
Mr Singh chased the robbers along Victoria Road into Uphall Road before he was attacked just before 7pm on Friday.
He was taken to the Royal London hospital but later died. A post-mortem is due to take place.
Detective Inspector John Sandlin, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "This is a tragic death of a man who was killed for attempting to stop others committing crime, and our thoughts are with Sukhwinder's family.
"However, I would also to reassure the wider community that tragic events such as these are very rare.
"I am appealing for anyone that knows who committed this crime, or who has any information about those who committed this crime, to do the right thing and come forward and contact police.
"My officers are also keen to hear from anybody who witnessed the initial robbery, the actual altercation that led to the stabbing and additionally anyone who may have seen any persons matching the suspect's description fleeing the Uphall Road area.
Police search the scene
"It is also possible that the suspects may have abandoned the bag stolen and I appeal to anyone who may find a brown leather shoulder bag, to contact police.
"It may be that it has significant clues that could help solve this awful crime."
The two robbers were both black men in their 20s or 30s and 5ft 7in to 6ft.
The incident room can be contacted on 0208 345 3715 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gr_D-edkbGS95oXdPtG_si2PTnxA
