Tributes paid to 'cheerful and caring' man in wheelchair stabbed to death in east London
29 August 2024, 05:31 | Updated: 29 August 2024, 05:37
Tributes have been paid to a man in a wheelchair who was stabbed to death in east London.
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Two men – aged 28 and 21 – have been arrested nearby on suspicion of murder following the death of Jade Anthony Barnett, 38. They remain in custody.
His sister, Simone Barnett, 45, from Hackney, said her brother was a "cheerful and caring" man.
He had lived in Clapton with his mother, but his friends said he had moved to the Stratford area.
"He comes around here [Clapton] all the time, everyone knew my brother - young, old, mothers, fathers, everybody knew my brother," she said.
"Everybody is family, he's just that character" she told the BBC.
Friends of his said he lost his leg in a motorcycle accident in 2007.
On Wednesday evening, a black and grey electric wheelchair could be seen behind the police cordon close to a forensics tent at the scene.
Police were called on Wednesday, 28 August, at about 3:3pm to reports of a fight in Rushmore Road.
Emergency services found a man – aged in his 30s – suffering from stab would injuries.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway said: “Our investigation is still in the early stages and my detectives are working hard to establish the circumstances of what has happened this afternoon.
"If anyone has any information about this tragic incident I urge them to come forwards and speak to us, or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously with any information.
“A number of streets have been cordoned off as our investigation continues at pace and I am grateful for the patience of the local residents of Clapton.
“Our thoughts are with the family of the victim at this difficult time.
"The public can expect to see continued and significant police activity in the local area as we continue with our rigorous investigation.
