Lordship Lane Stabbing: Murder Investigation After Thomas Oduro, 21, Killed in Haringey

Updated 15 Nov 2026, 09:48 · First published 15 Nov 2026

A murder investigation has been launched after a 21-year-old man was stabbed to death in Lordship Lane, Haringey, on Friday evening. He has been named by police as Thomas Oduro, from Tottenham.

What happened?

Police were called at 6.07pm on Friday to reports of a stabbing in Lordship Lane. Despite the efforts of the London Ambulance Service, Thomas died at the scene. His family have been told and are being supported by specially trained officers.

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Police appeal

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is leading the investigation, said: “Thomas’s family have suffered a devastating loss.” He said there will be more police in the area over the coming days.

Detectives want to hear from anyone who was near Lordship Recreation Ground at around 6pm on Friday, or who has any information. Call 101 quoting CAD 5439/13NOV26, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Source: Metropolitan Police.