Man stabbed to death outside Tottenham stadium ahead of Forest match as club issue statement – The Mirror
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that as things stand, the Sunday evening fixture against Nottingham Forest in North London is due to go ahead despite a stabbing near the stadium
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death outside Tottenham's stadium ahead of tonight's match with Nottingham Forest.
Forensic investigators have spent the day outside the arena after the deadly attack in Northumberland Park in Haringey. Police and paramedics were called in the early hours of Sunday morning after a man was found with multiple stab injuries. CPR was administered but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have yet been made and Spurs' game with the strugglers will go ahead as planned. Police are thought to know who the victim is and are working on informing his next of kin. The force have told supporters that the north end of Worcester Avenue and the whole of Northumberland Park Road will remain closed today.
There was a heavy police presence around the stadium as supporters arrived for the match.
A large area of Northumberland Park, a largely residential street, and Worcester Avenue remained cordoned off. These roads run directly behind and down the east side of the stadium. A number of officers and forensic staff were working inside the cordons. Police were speaking to residents and matchday fans who were diverted away from the area.
Spurs' statement was issued just over four hours before kick-off, scheduled for 6pm, and read: "Following an incident in which an individual has lost their life, we are doing everything to accommodate the ongoing Police investigation, which is of the utmost importance.
"As things stand, this afternoon's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest will go-ahead as scheduled, however the north end of Worcester Avenue and the whole of Northumberland Park Road will remain closed throughout. We shall update supporters as and when we can, and ask for fans to be patient and allow extra travel time. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and all those affected."
Following the incident, Chief Inspector Stephen Johnston-Keay said: “Our thoughts are with the man who has tragically lost his life. I can assure local people that specialist detectives are investigating and will leave no stone unturned in working to establish what happened to him, and to identify and arrest those responsible.
"I would like to thank local people for their patience and understanding while we go about this crucial work. If you have information that could help us, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please tell us. You will see officers on the cordons and on patrol and they will be ready to listen to you."
In terms of the football match, Spurs and Forest are due to play each other in an unfamiliar Sunday 6pm slot after the game was rescheduled. The fixture was originally scheduled for Monday, April 8th, but was moved due to “safety reasons” as a result of planned tube and rail strikes.
Ironically, industrial action on London’s Tube network was called off on Thursday, but train operators Greater Anglia, c2c, GTR Great Northern Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express and South Western Railway will all be impacted when staff walk out in protest over pay and conditions. Tottenham apologised to fans for the change, which came with just 10 days’ notice.
The police report has asked anyone with information to call 101 ref CAD 1387/7 Apr. To remain 100 per cent anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Tottenham are looking to go fourth in the Premier League with three points tonight. They play Nottingham Forest, who are trying to pull further away from trouble at the bottom. Another 60,000 crowd is expected at the venue for a game that has sold out.
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