Ernest Kalawa: Family pay tribute to 'loved and cherished' young man stabbed to death in Peckham

'A massive loss': Stab victim Ernest Kalawa
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Tom Powell3 January 2017
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The family of a “loved and cherished” young man who was stabbed to death in south-east London have issued an emotional tribute.

Ernest Kalawa, 24, was knifed several times and died at the scene in Haymerle Road, Peckham, on Friday afternoon.

His grieving family described the death as a “massive loss”.

In a statement, they added: “Everyone is in shock and struggling to come to terms with the loss of our son, brother, cousin, and friend. At the moment the pain is still very fresh.

"Our family only really want time and space to grieve in private, and ask that the press amd media respect our wishes. Ernest was loved and cherished and we all miss him deeply."

Tributes: Flowers at the scene of the stabbing in Peckham
Nigel Howard

It comes as detectives renewed their appeal for information that could help solve the murder.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on December 31 and has been bailed to a date in early April.

Detective Chief Inspector Lee Watling from the Homicide and Major Crime said: "Did you see anything suspicious around 17:30hrs last Friday afternoon near Haymerle Road or Frensham Street, Peckham?

"I am extremely keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of this tragic incident as they may hold vital information that will assist our investigation.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the assault or the moments leading up to it to call police and tell us what they know.

“Our incident room is ready to take your call on 020 8721 4205 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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