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Stabbed street cleaner dies after confronting 'burglar' | Stabbed street cleaner dies after confronting 'burglar' |
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a street cleaner who was stabbed trying to stop a suspected burglar in west London. | A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a street cleaner who was stabbed trying to stop a suspected burglar in west London. |
The 40-year-old victim, who was named by his employer as Piotr Mikewicz, was stabbed in the chest in Rylett Road, Shepherd's Bush, on Wednesday. | The 40-year-old victim, who was named by his employer as Piotr Mikewicz, was stabbed in the chest in Rylett Road, Shepherd's Bush, on Wednesday. |
He died from his injuries at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, on Thursday. | He died from his injuries at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, on Thursday. |
A 30-year-old man was held on suspicion of murder and five others on suspicion of assisting an offender. | A 30-year-old man was held on suspicion of murder and five others on suspicion of assisting an offender. |
Mr Mikewicz has not yet been formally identified. | Mr Mikewicz has not yet been formally identified. |
'Act of bravery' | 'Act of bravery' |
The 30-year-old remains in police custody. The five others are two men and three women. | The 30-year-old remains in police custody. The five others are two men and three women. |
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's deputy leader, Greg Smith, said: "Everyone at the council is deeply saddened by the tragic news that Piotr Mikewicz, who was one of the borough's dedicated street cleaners, has died after being stabbed. | Hammersmith and Fulham Council's deputy leader, Greg Smith, said: "Everyone at the council is deeply saddened by the tragic news that Piotr Mikewicz, who was one of the borough's dedicated street cleaners, has died after being stabbed. |
"Piotr was a hard-working man, who was a friendly face to all who knew him on his regular beat. | "Piotr was a hard-working man, who was a friendly face to all who knew him on his regular beat. |
"Although this is an isolated incident, it is deeply shocking that Piotr's genuine act of bravery should end in such brutal violence." | "Although this is an isolated incident, it is deeply shocking that Piotr's genuine act of bravery should end in such brutal violence." |
Mr Mikewicz, who worked for private contractor Serco, was described by the firm as a "colourful and friendly personality". | |
The company's director Director Mike Boult said: "Anyone who knew Piotr knew he was a truly good and honest person. He had a strong sense of what was right and wrong. | |
"He wasn't just a road sweeper, he was a part of the community he worked within, genuinely caring about the residents and his beat." | |
BBC London reporter Sarah Harris said residents had left bunches of flowers at the scene of the attack. | BBC London reporter Sarah Harris said residents had left bunches of flowers at the scene of the attack. |
She said: "Neighbours have written messages describing Mr Mikewicz as a very hard-working and friendly man. One man called Alan wrote that he was 'a gentleman'. | She said: "Neighbours have written messages describing Mr Mikewicz as a very hard-working and friendly man. One man called Alan wrote that he was 'a gentleman'. |
"Everyone I've spoken to seems to have known him and spoken very highly of him." | "Everyone I've spoken to seems to have known him and spoken very highly of him." |
A post-mortem examination is being carried out on Friday. | A post-mortem examination is being carried out on Friday. |
The local authority has opened a book of condolence and is flying the flag at Hammersmith Town Hall at half mast. | The local authority has opened a book of condolence and is flying the flag at Hammersmith Town Hall at half mast. |