The Metropolitan Police are under scrutiny for their handling of a 1981 arson attack in Walthamstow that killed four, amid allegations of racial motives and a fresh call for reopening the case. Separately, an arrest has been made in the recent fatal stabbing near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium, with police intensifying their request for public cooperation.
The Metropolitan Police are currently scrutinised over their alleged abandonment of an investigation into a 1981 arson attack in Walthamstow. This incident claimed the lives of an Asian woman and her three children, with community members at the time suggesting the attack was racially motivated, a claim police initially disputed. No convictions have been made regarding this case, and calls have resurfaced for the investigation to be reopened and for an official apology. Former Met officer Shaf Mogul criticised the original investigation, pointing to potential prejudice and incompetence. A Channel 4 programme is expected to bring further attention to this case.
In a separate incident, a 33-year-old man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of Okechukwu Iweha near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium in North London. The murder occurred on a recent Sunday morning, and despite medical efforts, Iweha succumbed to his injuries. The Metropolitan Police are actively seeking witnesses and have urged anyone with surveillance footage from the area to come forward. Detective Chief Inspector Neil John and Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines have both emphasized the police’s commitment to resolving the case. The public has been encouraged to assist by sharing any pertinent information with the authorities.
