29-year-old Renai Belle from Edmonton has been charged with the murder of the father-of-two, reports Rana Rastegari

29-year-old Renai Belle from Edmonton has been charged with the murder of Josh McKay and possession of a knife.

Belle was charged on Wednesday 10th July after appearing in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court.

On Saturday 6th July, police were called to reports of a man stabbed on Lea Bridge Road shortly before 3pm. Unfortunately, despite emergency services attempting to save him, 33-year-old Josh McKay who was a father-of-two, died at the scene.

Friends, family and community members have paid tribute to Josh, bringing flowers, balloons and family photos to the pavement outside the barbershop where he was fatally stabbed.

Officers also arrested a 38-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender. Arrested on the 7th of July, she is currently being held on bail awaiting further enquiries.

In a statement released by the police, Josh’s family stated: “The heart of our family has stopped beating. The world is less bright without his beautiful smile.”

Josh’s family continue to receive specialist support from officers and local community members continue to pay tribute to the father of two.

No news is bad news

Independent news outlets like ours – reporting for the community without rich backers – are under threat of closure, turning British towns into news deserts.

The audiences they serve know less, understand less, and can do less.

If our coverage has helped you understand our community a little bit better, please consider supporting us with a monthly, yearly or one-off donation.

Choose the news. Don’t lose the news.

Monthly direct debit

Annual direct debit

£5 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else, £10 per month supporters get a digital copy of each month’s paper before anyone else and a print copy posted to them each month. £50 annual supporters get a digital copy of each month's paper before anyone else.