Waterloo stabbing victim named with killer knifeman still at large

Police have named the victim of a fatal knife attack near a restaurant close to Waterloo station in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Adrian Keise, 32, from Lambeth, was stabbed during an altercation involving two groups of men in Lower Marsh Street, close to the Cubana restaurant. He died after being stabbed close to Waterloo Station in the early hours of Saturday October 29.

Despite the investigation “moving at pace” Metropolitan Police (Met) detectives have yet to arrest anyone in connection to the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Our investigation is moving at pace and we have been carrying out a number of enquiries, including a review of CCTV from the area and a forensic examination of the scene.

“We now believe Adrian was involved in an altercation which started near to the Cubana Restaurant before moving down Lower Marsh Street.

“I am sure that there were people who witnessed what happened who haven’t yet spoken to us about what they saw.”

Police say they were called at 2.15am on to reports of a stabbing outside the restaurant in Lower Marsh Street, SE1.

Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and a man was found at around 2.30am near to a block of flats, on Frazier Street.

Keise was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital but despite the efforts of emergency services, he died a short time later.

The Met say his family have been informed and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

DCI Howie added: “Adrian had the rest of his life ahead of him and my thoughts are with his family and friends as they come to terms with his tragic death.

“I would urge anyone with information to do the right thing by them and contact us today.”

The stabbing marked the start of a bloody weekend in the capital with two men being shot dead in nearby Railton Road, Brixton, on Sunday evening October 30.

A 21-year-old man was also stabbed to death in Harrow Road, Wembley early Sunday morning.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 681/29Oct.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.