A 21-year-old Ghanaian man, Thomas Oduro, has been stabbed to death in London, United Kingdom, prompting a murder investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
Oduro, who was from Tottenham, was attacked on Lordship Lane in Haringey on Friday evening, November 13, 2026. Police said emergency services were alerted shortly after 18:00 GMT following reports of a stabbing.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and attempted to save his life, but he was pronounced dead at the location.
The Metropolitan Police subsequently identified the deceased as Thomas Oduro and confirmed that his next-of-kin had been notified. A murder investigation has since been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is leading the investigation, expressed condolences to the victim’s family, describing the incident as a devastating loss.
“Thomas’s family have suffered a devastating loss. Our thoughts are with them, and they continue to be supported by specialist officers,” he said.
He further disclosed that investigations were ongoing at the scene, with an increased police presence expected in the area over the coming days.
The detective also appealed to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have relevant information to assist investigators.
“Enquiries continue at the scene, and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days”.
“As part of our investigation, I’m urging anyone who was in the area of Lordship Recreation Ground around 18:00 on Friday, or who has information which may be relevant, to speak to officers or get in touch as soon as possible,” he added.
In related news, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the Government of Ghana has approved the engagement of renowned American civil rights lawyer Ben Crump to assist in securing justice for Ghanaians who have been killed in the United States in recent months.
In a social media post, Ablakwa disclosed that Ghana’s Permanent Mission in New York had received approval to engage the services of the celebrated lawyer at no cost to the Ghanaian taxpayer.
The development forms part of the government’s efforts to pursue accountability in the deaths of Ghanaian nationals in the United States.
The Foreign Affairs Minister disclosed that the government is determined to explore every available avenue to ensure that the families of the deceased obtain justice.
“Ghana will go to every length to secure justice and safeguard the dignity of our dear nationals abroad.”
Javits Frimpong was shot dead in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Also, the death of 24-year-old Joseph Owusu has raised serious concerns.
Joseph Owusu was found dead in a large duffel bag abandoned on a pavement in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, on October 30, 2026.
Reports suggest Joseph Owusu lived in the Bronx and had reportedly been missing for about two weeks before his body was discovered by a person searching for scrap.
In another case involving 37-year-old Akpene Diamond Tetteh, a Ghanaian PhD graduate who was shot dead in Savannah, Georgia, on February 12, 2026.
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🇬🇧🇬🇭21-year-old Ghanaian man, identified as Thomas Oduro, dies after being stabb£d in north London, UK. https://t.co/NIVxby7vTw
— we love ghana (@weloveghana042) November 14, 2026
