Josh McKay: Murder charge after father-of-two fatally stabbed in Walthamstow
By Lynn Rusk
Published 8th Jul 2024, 10:04 GMT
Updated 10th Jul 2024, 09:28 GMT
A man has been charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed in east London.
Police were called shortly before 3pm on Saturday July 6 to reports of a stabbing on Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow.
Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended. Despite their efforts, Josh McKay, a 33-year-old father-of-two died at the scene.
His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Renai Belle, 29, of Edmonton was charged on Wednesday (July 10) with McKay’s murder and possession of a bladed article. He will appear in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court.
A 38-year-old woman arrested on Sunday July 7 on suspicion of assisting an offender is currently bailed pending further enquiries.