Murder charge after Croydon street stabbing

A photo of Rijkaard Salu SiafaImage source, Metropolitan Police
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Rijkaard Salu Siafa was fatally stabbed in Croydon

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A man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old who was stabbed to death in south London.

Rijkaard Salu Siafa was found fatally injured in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon, just after 18:00 BST on 12 April.

The Met Police said David Walcott, 34, of Turtle Road, Norbury, had been charged with his murder.

Mr Walcott is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

The Met added Mr Siafa's family have been updated and are being supported by specially trained officers.

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