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Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Daily Record
Three arrested as dad 'stabbed to death' in front of screaming partner
Tragic dad-of-two Blue Stevens was stabbed to death in Knightsbridge as he reportedly tried to fight off a knife-wielding mugger who was after his gold Rolex. Three men have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death just yards from a plush London hotel. Blue Stevens was found fatally injured on Seville Street, in Knightsbridge, shortly after 9.20pm on Wednesday, July 9. Police arrested two people at a property in Hounslow, in west London, on Saturday, reports the Mirror. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder but has since been bailed pending further enquiries. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Following the arrests, Met Police officers secured a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick and say "significant evidence" was recovered. A third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He is currently being held in custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of enquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' Emergency services, including Met Police officers and paramedics, raced to Seville Street at around 9.24pm on Wednesday, July 9. Blue was discovered with stab wounds but despite desperate efforts to save him, he died at the scene. His next-of-kin are being supported by specialist officers. Please call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL if you were a witness or have any information which might help. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit
The Independent
14-07-2025
- The Independent
Three arrested after fatal Knightsbridge stabbing
Three men have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death Knightsbridge, central London, last week. Blue Stevens, 24, died at the scene near Hyde Park, last Wednesday in what police believe could have been a targeted attack. Three men in their 20s have been arrested, the Metropolitan Police said. Two were arrested at an address in Hounslow on Saturday, the force added. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. The third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody. Officers, ambulance and air ambulance services responded to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street, near Hyde Park, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday where Stevens was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said officers 'retain an open mind around motive', but one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a 'targeted attack'. Following their arrests, Met officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick where 'significant evidence' was recovered, the Met Police said. Detective Chief Superintendent Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' The incident happened near luxury hotel The Park Tower Knightsbridge but did not involve any guests or staff, according to a Marriott spokesperson. Mr Stevens' next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers. People are urged to call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information.
The Independent
14-07-2025
- The Independent
Three arrested after man, 24, stabbed to death in Knightsbridge street
Three men have been arrested after a 24-year-old man was stabbed to death in central London's Knightsbridge in what police believe could have been a targeted attack. Officers, ambulance and air ambulance services responded to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street, near Hyde Park, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday where Blue Stevens was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said officers 'retain an open mind around motive', but one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a 'targeted attack'. Three men in their 20s have been arrested, the Metropolitan Police said. Two were arrested at an address in Hounslow on Saturday, the force added. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further inquiries. Following their arrests, Met officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick where 'significant evidence' was recovered, the Met Police said. The third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' The incident happened near luxury hotel The Park Tower Knightsbridge but did not involve any guests or staff, according to a Marriott spokesperson. Mr Stevens' next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers. People are urged to call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information.
Telegraph
14-07-2025
- Telegraph
Three arrested after father stabbed to death outside Knightsbridge hotel
Three men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a father-of-two outside a five-star hotel in central London. Blue Stevens, 24, from Yateley in Hampshire, was killed in front of his partner next to the Park Tower Knightsbridge hotel on July 9. The Metropolitan Police said it may have been a 'targeted attack'. The incident occurred just before 9.30pm outside the hotel and casino, which is yards from Harvey Nichols department store. Two men were arrested in Hounslow, west London, on Saturday. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and remains in custody, while another was detained on suspicion of murder and has been bailed. Following their arrests, officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick, west London, where 'significant evidence' was recovered, a Met spokesman said. On Monday, a third man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said: 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. 'We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of inquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack.' The victim's partner visited the scene last Thursday and was comforted as she left flowers and a note. The note read: 'We are all absolutely devastated without you. You took a piece of my heart with you. A part of me has gone with you. I love you more than absolutely anyone in this world. My boy forever and always.' Mr Stevens's friends and family also left flowers at the scene, with his cousin describing him as 'the loveliest father'. It is believed that Mr Stevens had a young son and daughter.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Yahoo
Three people arrested after Blue Stevens stabbed to death near luxury hotel in Knightsbridge
Three people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death near a luxury hotel in London's Knightsbridge area. Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Blue Stevens, 24, on Wednesday say two people were arrested at an address in Hounslow, west London, on Saturday. One man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He remains in police custody. Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been bailed pending further enquiries. Following their arrests, Metropolitan Police officers obtained a warrant to search two properties in Chiswick, west London, where "significant evidence" was recovered. The third man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London, said: "These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation. "We continue to progress at pace. While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of enquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack. "Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns." Officers said the incident took place shortly before 9.30pm on Wednesday in Seville Street, near the Park Tower - a five-star hotel and casino in the heart of Knightsbridge. Police said Mr Stevens was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Read more from Sky News: A spokesperson for the hotel said the incident did not involve staff or guests, and added: "We are very saddened by this incident that occurred on the street adjacent to our hotel." A Metropolitan Police superintendent previously said that the force was aware of reports that the incident was a robbery but stressed last week that "we are keeping an open mind about all possible motives".
