Tribute to 'bubbly young man' stabbed in Lewisham

Messiah Robb was fatally stabbed in Benin Street on Tuesday

The family of a 20-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in south-east London have described him as a "bubbly young man".

Messiah Robb was stabbed in Benin Street, Lewisham - near the junction of Hither Green Lane - at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday. He died in hospital.

Mr Robb's mother said: "The loss of Messiah has left a hole in our hearts which will never be filled."

Det Ch Insp Craig Magee, from the Met's specialist crime unit, described the incident as a "senseless attack" that took a much-loved man away from his family, friends and community. No arrests have been made.

Mr Robb's mother said: "Messiah was a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin and a friend.

"His family and friends have been left devastated. He was a bubbly young man with a contagious smile that would light up the room."

Det Ch Insp Magee said officers were "working meticulously to find those responsible" and appealed for anyone with information to contact the force.

"This attack took place in broad daylight," he said.

"There were witnesses. If you happen to have been around Hither Green Lane between 15:00 and 15:30 – or know anything about the incident – please do not hesitate to contact us."