Rugby star, 27, and dad, 58, killed in quadruple stabbing at London family business are named – as man, 31, arrested
A 27-YEAR-OLD man and his dad who both died in a horrifying quadruple stabbing in Southwark, London, have been named.
Brendan McMillan, 27, and Terry McMillan, 58, were both killed in the stabbing which forced nearby businesses into lockdown.
Brendan McMillan sadly died in a quadruple stabbing in SouthwarkInstagram / ocrfc
UKNIPA murder investigation was been launched following the fatal stabbing in Central London[/caption]
LNPForensics teams reportedly searched property investment company Trademark Group[/caption]
Emergency services raced to scene at 1.04pm on Monday, where Terry was sadly pronounced dead.
Brendan was rushed to hospital, where he also passed away from his injuries.
Three other men were rushed to hospital, including the suspect – who is being treated for injuries which are “not life-threatening”.
The 31-year-old from Hackney remains under police custody.
Brendan was a keen rugby player, who played for Jamaica Rugby, and his old club took to Instagram to share a tribute to the player.
The heartbreaking post read: “Yesterday, Old Colfeians lost a member of our family, one of the kindest, funniest, most genuine people you could ever meet.
“Brendan lit up every room he walked into, forever smiling, always cracking a joke and always full of life.
“His absence will be deeply felt for a long time to come. We will miss him more than words can say and we’ll always carry his memory with us.
“We are also mourning the loss of his beloved father, Terry, a long time supporter and sponsor of the club.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
“Rest in peace, Brendan McMillan.
“Rest in peace, Terry McMillan.”
A witness to the stabbing told The Sun that they heard a cry for help, whilst they were working from home.
The witness – who chose to remain anonymous – said that they heard someone scream “somebody help” before seeing a man covered in blood.
Then, they saw “police chase a man with a taser”.
They added: “When I came downstairs, I wasn’t allowed to stand in front of the doors of the main gate and everything.”
During the investigation, police revealed that they were ramping up their patrols in the area.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, 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.
Instagram / ocrfcBrendan was a keen rugby player[/caption]
UKNIPThe 27-year-old sadly died in hospital[/caption]
“I understand there may be concern in the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. I would also encourage anyone who may be worried to speak to an officer.”
She added: “The incident took place in an business premises and a crime scene is in place at a nearby hotel where the arrested man went into.
“We are aware of speculation the man was staying at the hotel, this is not the case.”
According to police, the incident is not being regarded as “terrorism-related”.
The crime forced local businesses and public sites into lockdown, with one mum finding out about the attack from her child’s nursery.
Choosing to remain anonymous, she told MailOnline: “[The nursery] sent us an alert while I was at work saying that there’d been a stabbing and that the roads would be cordoned off.
“It’s terrifying. When I walked down to the nursery I was trying to find out information about whether it was targeted or random, because you hear a lot about stabbings in London.”
She added: “It’s really shocking.
“To have this in an area where I’m raising a child makes me worry that I shouldn’t be living somewhere like this now that we have a family.”
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LNPPolice have confirmed that the incident was not ‘terrorism-related’[/caption]
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