Thomas Oduro, 21, has been named as the man who died after a stabbing in Haringey, north London, as Metropolitan Police detectives appeal for witnesses.
Officers were called to Lordship Lane at 6.07pm on Friday 13 November 2026, following a report that a man had been stabbed. The London Ambulance Service attended, but Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed his identity on Saturday 14 November. His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.
What we know
Thomas was 21 and from Tottenham. The Metropolitan Police are treating his death as murder and have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the stabbing.
Officers are particularly interested in hearing from people who were near Lordship Recreation Ground at around 6pm on the Friday evening. The location in the police statement where officers were called is Lordship Lane; police have not confirmed that the stabbing happened inside the recreation ground.
What police have said
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is leading the investigation, said: “Thomas’s family have suffered a devastating loss. Our thoughts are with them, and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.”
DCI Clarke said enquiries were continuing at the scene and there would be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. He urged anyone who was near Lordship Recreation Ground at about 6pm on Friday, or who has information relevant to the investigation, to contact police.
What we do not know
The Met has not publicly identified a suspect or explained what led to the stabbing. Its statement did not say whether anyone had been arrested. No motive or detailed account of how the attack unfolded has been confirmed.
How to contact police
Anyone with information should call the Metropolitan Police on 101, quoting CAD 5439/13NOV26. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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This report is based on information confirmed by the Metropolitan Police on 14 November 2026. As the investigation progresses, Fish 4 News will report verified developments, including any arrests, charges or court proceedings. At the time of this report, no such developments had been confirmed in the Met’s published appeal.
