Student Stabbed to Death in London Over Conker Row

A 21-year-old male was stabbed to death after remonstrating with a group of teenagers who pelted him with conkers. His parents have spoken of their inability to understand why his killing took place and the senselessness of it.

The 21-year-old victim, from Enfield, London who was studying to be an architect, was stabbed in the chest as he made his was to Silver Street railway station, Edmonton north London. He had been running a shopping errand for his grandmother.

A 15-year-old has been charged with his murder.

Those against knife and gun crime said the situation was among the most serious in London.

The 21-year-old was born in the UK and had been studying in Argentina, but had come home to take up a scholarship at Westminster College. The day he died was when he was due to attend college. He suffered a single stab wound to his heart.

He was determined to become an architect, where he had been studying in Argentina for 18 months, but wanted to finish his studies in London and had been extremely happy to return home to see his friends and family again.

The stabbing in London is calling for more action to be done to tackle the number of gun and knife crime in the capital. As a continuing battle among police departments it is important for members of the public to consider the safety measures they can put into place that will ensure they don’t become the next victim.

One measure that many people are turning their attention to is pepper spray. Non-lethal and easy to employ this spray canister is becoming the ideal alternative for people who are concerned about their safety, but want to use a device that doesn’t harm in the process.

Simply knowing you have an effective device on hand to protect you when you need it the most means that you will be one step ahead and can always be guarded wherever you are. No one wants to be a victim of crime, but it’s important to have safety measures in place that will ensure you don’t become one.