Man charged with murder after 26-year-old stabbed to death in Hackney Wick

Trei Daley, 26, died in hospital after being stabbed in the early hours of Saturday
Trei Daley, 26, who died after being stabbed in Queen’s Yard, Hackney Wick
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Lydia Chantler-Hicks14 February 2023
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A man has been charged with murder after a 26-year-old was fatally stabbed near an east London nightclub.

Trei Daley, from Bromley, was knifed near Colour Factory in Queen’s Yard, Hackney Wick, in the early hours of Saturday.

Scotland Yard on Tuesday confirmed Christopher Appiah-Blay, 35, of Wick Road in Hackney, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

He was being kept in custody and was due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Despite the efforts of medics, Mr Daley died in hospital. His family has been informed, and a post-mortem examination is due to take place in due course.

Colour Factory in Hackney Wick
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The second man, aged 24, was discharged from hospital later on Saturday.

Speaking on Monday, Det Ch Insp Jim Eastwood of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Trei’s family. Our specialist officers will support them in any way they can following their terrible loss.”

He added that the area where the stabbing took place was “busy” and urged anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward.

He said: “Were you there? Did you witness some sort of fight or confrontation? Did you see or hear anything suspicious?

“Officers have already spoken with a number of people who were in the area, and I am grateful for their assistance. But there will be others who saw or heard something, and I need those people to come forward and speak with detectives.”

Anyone with information or any witnesses who are yet to speak with police are urged to call 101 quoting CAD 1222/11Feb. To remain anonymous please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be shared directly with the investigation team here.

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