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The National
14-07-2025
- The National
Knightsbridge killing: Three arrested over knife attack in 'Rolex Ripper' hotspot
Three men have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in central London's Knightsbridge in what police believe could have been a planned attack. Officers, ambulance and air ambulance services responded to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street at about 9.30pm on Wednesday. They said Blue Stevens, 24, was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Mr Stevens was stabbed to death in front of his partner near Harvey Nichols department store and the five-star Park Tower Club hotel. The hotel is home to the Nusr-Et Steakhouse run by celebrity chef Salt Bae. Det Chief Supt 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'. There have been previous suggestions that the victim died after trying to fight off robbers. The upmarket area of London has gained a reputation for "Rolex Ripper" watch robberies. 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. After 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. 'These arrests mark a significant milestone in this complex and unfolding murder investigation," said Det Chief Supt Jessah, who leads policing in Central West London. 'Increased police patrols remain active in and around the Knightsbridge area. Please do speak with an officer if you have any questions or concerns.' Mr Stevens's next of kin continue to be supported by specialist officers. Flowers were laid at the scene in Knightsbridge by two women who said they were family on Thursday. A card placed with the flowers read: "Blue Stevens, may you rest in peace. Pray for the broken-hearted." At the scene on Thursday, Mortada Ahmed, who was staying at the hotel and works for families in Bahrain who spend their holidays in London, told The National that the city feels increasingly unsafe. He said he does not walk on the street and takes cars everywhere. 'It's getting worse, and in Paris too,' Mr Ahmed said.
The Independent
11-07-2025
- The Independent
Police name man stabbed to death in Knightsbridge street
Police have named the 24-year-old man who was stabbed to death in central London's Knightsbridge as Blue Stevens. Officers, ambulance and air ambulance services responded to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street, near Hyde Park, around 9.30pm on Wednesday where Mr Stevens was found with stab wounds and died at the scene. Bouquets of flowers, cards and a blue candle were laid at the site for the victim, who was from Yateley, Hampshire, with one note among the tributes reading: 'We are all absolutely devastated without you. You took a piece of my heart with you.' Police launched a murder investigation and have said they were investigating reports the incident was an attempted robbery. Other tributes at the scene said: 'Forever in our hearts. Forever missed', and 'May you rest in peace. Pray for the brokenhearted'. The incident happened near luxury hotel The Park Tower Knightsbridge but did not involve any guests or staff, according to a Marriott spokesperson. The pavement surrounding the hotel and adjacent restaurant Nusr-Et – run by Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, aka 'Salt Bae' – was closed off while police investigated. No arrests have been made and the force said the public can expect to see more officers on patrol in the area. Mr Stevens' next-of-kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Metropolitan Police Commander Christina Jessah said: 'Our thoughts remain with Blue's loved ones following this tragic incident and they continue to be supported by specialist officers. 'They have asked for their privacy as they come to terms with Blue's death. 'We are working at pace to establish the exact circumstances and advise people avoid speculating while we continue our enquiries. 'We understand the impact this incident has had on the local community and local businesses. 'That is why we have increased the number of police on patrol in the area and I encourage the public to speak to them if they have any questions or concerns.' People are urged to call police on 0208 721 4961 referencing CAD 8521/09JUL or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information.
Cedar News
10-07-2025
- Cedar News
Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Luxury Hotel in London's Knightsbridge District
— A 24-year-old man has died following a stabbing incident that took place outside the five-star Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge, west London, on Wednesday night. Emergency services — including the Metropolitan Police, paramedics, and London's Air Ambulance — rushed to Seville Street just before 9:30 p.m. BST, where the man was found with multiple knife wounds. Despite the efforts of medics at the scene, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that no arrests have been made so far and that an investigation is underway to determine the motive and exact circumstances surrounding the attack. A spokesperson for the Park Tower Hotel emphasized that neither the hotel's guests nor staff were involved in the incident. The crime scene, located near luxury boutiques and high-end restaurants — including Nusr-Et Steakhouse, owned by celebrity chef Nusret Gökçe ('Salt Bae') — was cordoned off by police. Bouquets of flowers have since been laid at the site in tribute to the victim. Superintendent Owen Renowden of the Kensington and Chelsea Police said: 'We are aware of reports suggesting this may have been a robbery, but we are keeping an open mind. Our priority now is to uncover the full picture of what happened.' London's Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, condemned the violence, stating: 'This appalling act highlights the urgent need to tackle knife crime. There will be increased high-visibility police patrols in the area.' The victim's family has been notified and is receiving support from specially trained officers. This incident comes amid growing concerns over violent crime in central London. In a similarly tragic event in 2021, Omani student Mohammed Al-Araimi was fatally stabbed near Harrods in an attempted robbery. His attacker was sentenced to a minimum of 27 years in prison. Police are urging anyone with information about Wednesday's incident to come forward.
The National
10-07-2025
- The National
Man stabbed to death 'by masked attacker' in London's 'Rolex Ripper' hotspot
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was killed in a street attack by a masked man in one of the most upmarket parts of London. The victim, in his twenties, was stabbed to death in front of his partner near Harvey Nichols department store and the five-star Park Tower Club hotel. The hotel is home to the Nusr-Et Steakhouse run by celebrity chef Salt Bae. Police have closed off the pavement outside the Park Tower Casino and Hotel in Seville Street after the man was attacked at around 9pm. Flowers were laid at the scene in Knightsbridge by two women who said they were family on Thursday. A card placed with the flowers read: "Blue Stevens, May you rest in peace. Pray for the broken hearted." Reports suggest the man was attacked by a watch thief. London has gained a reputation for ' Rolex Rippers ' on bikes or scooters targeting areas such as Knightsbridge and Mayfair by working with spotters on the lookout for people wearing expensive watches. Workers at a nearby restaurant said a man in a balaclava carried out the attack. At the scene, Mortada Ahmed, who is staying at the hotel and works for families in Bahrain who spend their holidays in London, told The National that the city feels increasingly unsafe. He said he does not walk on the street and takes cars everywhere. 'It's getting worse, and in Paris too,' he said. A police spokesman said: 'At 21.24 on Wednesday, July 9, officers, the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance responded to reports of a stabbing on Seville Street, Knightsbridge. 'Officers attended the scene and found a 24-year-old man who had been stabbed. No arrests have been made at this early stage and a crime scene will be in place for some time while officers investigate.' Supt Owen Renowden, who leads policing in Kensington and Chelsea, said: 'Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones following the shocking events that took place last night. 'Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command, supported by local officers, are working at pace to establish the circumstances of what happened. 'We are aware of reports that this incident was a robbery. Although this is an active line of inquiry, we are keeping an open mind about all possible motives and the exact circumstances are still to be determined. 'We understand the impact this incident will have on the local community and you will see extra officers in the area to help answer any questions or concerns.'
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Father-of-two, 26, was stabbed to death by 'masked Rolex ripper' during robbery as he walked back to his car with girlfriend outside luxury Knightsbridge restaurant
The pedestrian murdered for his Rolex in Knightsbridge was a father-of-two and grandson of a champion boxer who had been just been for a romantic dinner with his partner, MailOnline can reveal today. Blue Stevens, 26, died in broad daylight outside the £1,650-a-night 5-star Park Tower Hotel and Casino, which is directly across the road from the Harvey Nichols department store in central London. His murder came hours after London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan promised a police blitz on crime in the capital, including tackling knife crime and robberies. Blue's friends have claimed that he had just been for a 'posh meal' when a masked mugger attempted to snatch his gold watch while riding a bike or e-scooter. He is from a family of famous boxers and was fatally stabbed in the chest when he fought back. His grandfather was celebrated heavyweight Les Stevens, who won bronze at the 1970 Commonwealth Games. Friends said Blue, from Hampshire, loved buying the 'sparkliest' watches he could find and was pictured recently on social media wearing a Datejust 36mm oystersteel and gold Rolex, which is worth £12,250. MailOnline can reveal he was walking towards his BMW with his girlfriend when he was ambushed outside one of the capital's most salubrious casinos, next door to Nusr-Et, the steakhouse run by celebrity chef Salt Bae. The 26-year-old died at the scene and his partner Tayla Marie, who had fought to save him, laid flowers there this afternoon. Her note said: 'To my Blue. We are 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.' His mother Charlie took to Facebook and said simply: 'Please. I want him back', adding: 'Everyone in your life will have a last day with you, and you won't even know when it will be. Cherish them before it's too late'. Blue Stevens with his son. He loved watches, his friends said today and revealed that he was walking back to his car with his partner after a meal where he was murdered for his Rolex The victim had two children, including a little girl (pictured together) His sister shared this image and tribute, showing him wearing one of his beloved watches His partner left flowers at the scene of his murder today and said: 'We are absolutely devastated without you. You took a piece of my heart with you. A part of me has gone with you' The couple were walking back to their car when Blue was attacked. Their BMW X3 was parked just 100 metres away and remains cordoned off behind police tape. Your browser does not support iframes. Tayla Marie had been was with her partner when he was stabbed last night around 9.30pm. Their BMW X3 was parked just 100 metres away from where he died and remains cordoned off behind police tape. A khaki-coloured New York Yankees baseball cap had been left on the dashboard while sunglasses and a hairbrush were left in a glove box. A child's seat is on the rear passenger side of the vehicle. He was attacked seconds before heading home, for his watch. Tearful cousins and friends have laid flowers at the scene. One said: 'He was always smiling, always happy. His children was his life. He had a boy and a girl. ' Another friend added: 'He was the best dad. He even helped me with my kids'. When asked about his love for watches, another friend said: 'He liked the sparkliest one he could find.' His siblings have also left tributes in social media. His sister Jenna shared pictures of Blue and said: 'Can't believe I'm writing this but RIP my brother I love you with my whole heart and forever'. She went on: 'You always managed to make everyone smile or laugh, gave everything you had to us when we needed the most and now the only thing we need now is you and we can't have it. My brother I know you'll keep it lit up there. I love you always'. Blue is from a family of boxers. His grandfather Les Stevens went on a 15-fight winning streak as a professional before retiring in 1979. In his career he had 23 wins and just five defeats. Les then devoted 40 years of his life to training boxers and died in 2020 of Covid-19. The murder scene this morning outside the Park Tower Casino in London's Knightsbridge this morning The tent showing where the murder victim died, allegedly when a robber tried to snatch his gold watch and he fought back The Park Tower Hotel and Casino is next door to Nusr-Et, the steakhouse run by celebrity chef Salt Bae (pictured today) The stabbing took place at around 9.30pm last night in Seville Street, which is also close to Harrods, a host of luxury stores and Hyde Park. The Park Tower Hotel and Casino. Police are hunting for the killer but have not made any arrests. A worker at a luxury hotel near the murder scene said: 'I was working there last night. My secretary told me a masked man tried to rob his watch. It was a couple. But the guy pulled out his hand and he took out his knife and stabbed him. 'The couple were walking along the pavement and he tried to fight back but the guy took the knife and stabbed him in the chest. 'The police chased the guy but I don't think they caught him. I saw a little bit of the CCTV. I saw the man lying out on the pavement, a woman was supporting him and crying. There was a lot of blood. He was wearing a white or cream coloured t-shirt. He was unconscious. ' The worker said they believed the attacker was on an e-scooter but an American tourist said they thought the killer was on a bike and that they had been warned by friends not to wear any expensive jewellery while walking in London. Two American guests staying at the Park Royal Hotel told of their shock over the stabbing. 'We were out around the same time this happened and my father passed by and it happened right there', they said. 'The concierge said it was a stabbing. There was an argument and he (the attacker) was on a bike. ' The couple, who are heading back to the US today, added: 'All our friends that live here told us don't wear expensive watches. It's kind of sad being in London not being able to wear your expensive jewellery. 'They said this was the area to stay in too'. Hotel guests have already started fleeing London early after waking up to the news. One Kuwait national was due to spend the week in the luxury hotel but is heading home today over fears for his safety. Police are hunting for the killer and have not made any arrests. The man's next-of-kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers. The public and then paramedics fought to save the victim. A Japanese tourist who saw it said: 'A woman who looked like she was with the injured man was screaming 'oh my god' again and again. She was very very agitated. It was horrible for us to see. We can't get the incident out of our heads. We didn't sleep last night.' A nearby shop worker said: 'There are phone snatchers and robberies in this area every day but we haven't had something as big as this in ages. It's a murder - it's scary. 'It puts tourists off. They don't feel safe anymore. It's bad for business, it's bad for everyone. The whole area depends on them.' Saud Abdullah , 55, told MailOnline: 'I live in the hotel. I was walking towards Boots. At about 9pm there was nothing. I got there, it was closed. I came back and he was there. It happened so fast. 'They were trying to revive him but I was told today he died. There was so much police. There was a lot of paramedics and police cars and people were just freaking out. 'I saw them trying to revive his chest while he was on the floor. There was a lot of blood. 'I haven't been to London in a while but I'm really scared to be honest.' Police swarmed the exclusive area at just before 9.30pm on Wednesday night One witness described the scene as 'bloody' and it remains sealed off and under police guard today. There have been no arrests. It is not known if the victim had been in the casino but emergency services were seen going in and out of the building last night. Superintendent Owen Renowden, who leads policing in Kensington and Chelsea, said: 'Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones following the shocking events that took place last night. 'Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command, supported by local officers, are working at pace to establish the circumstances of what happened. 'We are aware of reports that this incident was a robbery. Although this is an active line of enquiry, we are keeping an open mind about all possible motives and the exact circumstances are still to be determined. 'We understand the impact this incident will have on the local community and you will see extra officers in the area to help answer any questions or concerns. ' Shocked commuters could be seen leaving the Knightsbridge Tube station exit outside Harvey Nichols and walking around the cordoned off murder scene. The main entrance to the upmarket designer store has been blocked off by a large cordon spanning across to Salt Bae's iconic Nusr-et steak restaurant. Police officers can be seen standing guard outside the Park Tower Casino as morning commuters on foot and in cars go past. One nearby worker told MailOnline he had left his shift shortly before the stabbing. He said: 'What an area for this to happen. Who would be carrying a knife around here? 'We see stolen phones but a murder? I can't believe it. There's cameras everywhere here.' Formula One star Lando Norris was spotted getting into the back of a car outside The Mandarin Oriental hotel just opposite the murder scene this morning. The McLaren driver - who won the British GP at Silverstone on Sunday - got into the back of a black Range Rover and was driven down the exclusive Knightsbridge road past the scene. The crime scene, which surrounds the hotel and casino in central London today Police have cordoned off the pavement outside Harvey Nichols A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We were called at 9:23pm yesterday to reports of a stabbing in Seville Street, Knightsbridge. 'We sent resources to the scene, including paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team from London's Air Ambulance, which consisted of a paramedic and a doctor in a car. 'The first paramedic arrived in less than four minutes. 'Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a man died at the scene.' Yesterday Sir Sadiq Khan announced a policing blitz on London's 20 most troubled town centres, specifically for shoplifting, robbery, knife crime and anti-social behaviour. His Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, said: 'The safety of our town centres is more than just policing – it's about building stronger, more connected communities where everyone feels secure. 'Across our city there will be partnership led operations to tackle shoplifting and clear, visible neighbourhood officers out on patrol, keeping our communities safe and working to build safer town centres and a safer London for everyone'. Call police on 101 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
