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Police have released two men who were arrested on suspicion of murder after a disabled man on a mobility scooter was stabbed to death in east London. The victim, identified as Jade Anthony Barnett, 38, was found with a stab wound after reports of a fight on Rushmore Road, Clapton, at 15:38 BST on Wednesday. Barnett, who had lost a leg in a motorcycle accident in 2007, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
Det Ch Insp Phil Clarke said that while progress was being made in piecing together the events leading to Barnett’s murder, police were still appealing for witnesses to come forward. “I know there are people who have yet to come forward to police for whatever reason who will have seen what happened or taken pictures or video as events unfolded,” he said. Police have set up a dedicated portal so witnesses can upload images and footage.
The Metropolitan Police said that Barnett’s family continued to be supported by specially trained officers and were being kept updated with developments. His sister, Simone Barnett, described him as a “cheerful and caring” man.
The two men who were arrested, aged 28 and 21, have been released with no further action. The incident comes amid concerns over violent crime in the capital. In 2019, there were 149 homicides in London, up from 133 the previous year, according to the Office for National Statistics. London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Police Commissioner Cressida Dick have faced criticism from politicians and the media for their handling of the issue
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