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‘Beautiful soul’: Chingford stabbing victim named

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Dover on suspicion of murdering Tyler Haward, 26, in Chingford Mount on Sunday 6th July

Tyler Hayward, 26, was stabbed to death outside a pub in Chingford, Credit: Met Police

The victim of a fatal stabbing outside a Wetherspoons pub in Chingford last weekend has been named.

Tyler Hayward, 26, was found with a stab wound near the The Kings Ford pub in Chingford Mount Road shortly after 9pm on Sunday 6th July.

Yesterday (Tuesday, 8th), a 22-year-old man was arrested at the Port of Dover on suspicion of Tyler’s murder.

In a statement, Tyler’s family said: “We are struggling with the tragic loss of Tyler, a beautiful soul with the kindest of heart’s. A much loved son, grandson and brother, that will be missed immensely. We would appreciate privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with our loss.”

Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, who is leading the investigation, said: “The thoughts of the investigation team remain with Tyler’s family and our specially trained officers continue to support them at this difficult time.

“Since Sunday we have been making extensive enquiries and this resulted in searches being carried out at the Port of Dover today.

“I’d like to thank Kent Police and other agencies for their support as we carried out these checks, as well as members of the public who were disrupted while this vital work took place.”

Any witnesses who haven’t yet spoken to officers are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 7174/06Jul

Information can also be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111


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