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Father and son stabbed to death at Bermondsey business named | |
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Police officers remained at the scene of the stabbings on Tuesday | |
Two men killed in a stabbing at a business in south-east London have been named as a father and son. | |
Terry McMillan, 58, from Chislehurst, was pronounced dead at the scene and his son Brendan McMillan, 27, died in hospital following the stabbing on Long Lane in Bermondsey at 13:00 BST on Monday. | |
A 31-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital, although his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | |
A fourth man, who is in his 30s, is in a life-threatening condition in hospital, the Metropolitan Police said. | |
The investigation "continues at pace", police said | The investigation "continues at pace", police said |
The victims' families have been told and are being supported by specialist officers, the force added. | |
The stabbing is understood to have taken place near consultancy firm Prospira Global and housing provider Trademark Homes. | The stabbing is understood to have taken place near consultancy firm Prospira Global and housing provider Trademark Homes. |
Scotland Yard said that "a crime scene is in place at a nearby hotel where the arrested man went into", adding that he was not staying there. | |
Police forensics officers have been at the scene | |
Labour MP Neil Coyle, who represents Bermondsey and Old Southwark, described the stabbings as "truly awful" and said it was "a targeted, isolated incident". | Labour MP Neil Coyle, who represents Bermondsey and Old Southwark, described the stabbings as "truly awful" and said it was "a targeted, isolated incident". |
A resident, who asked not to be named, said: "It's terrifying. I walk past there all the time - it makes you feel really uneasy. | A resident, who asked not to be named, said: "It's terrifying. I walk past there all the time - it makes you feel really uneasy. |
"You just don't expect something like this to happen on a normal weekday." | "You just don't expect something like this to happen on a normal weekday." |
Det Ch Supt Emma Bond said: "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the family and friends of the victims of this tragic incident. | Det Ch Supt Emma Bond said: "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the family and friends of the victims of this tragic incident. |
"Our investigation continues at pace and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances." | "Our investigation continues at pace and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances." |