East Street Market stabbings victim Hilkiah McLeggan pictured after Remembrance Sunday attack

Hilkiah McLeggan, 77, died in the incident in east Street Market in south east London, in which several others were also injured

A pensioner who was stabbed to death in East Street Market on Remembrance Sunday has been pictured for the first time.

Hilkiah McLeggan, 77, died in the incident, in which several others were also injured. He was one of three people found with serious injuries after officers raced to the reported stabbing at East Street market in Walworth, south east London, on Sunday morning.

He was pronounced dead on the scene, with two other male victims taken to hospital for treatment, where they remain. One of the two is in critical condition. The Met Police has charged one man with murder and attempted murder.

Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, lead for policing in Southwark, said: “This was a horrific incident where a man had lost his life and two other people received serious injuries. The incident has understandably caused concern amongst the local community.

"There will be an increased policing presence in the Walworth area as we work alongside our partners to provide reassurance to local people and small businesses operating in East Street. I would like to take this opportunity to thank brave members of the public who assisted police at the scene.

"Lastly we are aware of posts circulating on social media, implying this was a terrorist incident. Our enquiries indicate this is not the case and we ask the public not to speculate.”

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