London, Aug 1 — Gurmuk Singh, a 30-year-old British Sikh man affectionately known as Gary, was stabbed to death last week in Ilford, East London, in what police are calling an isolated incident involving individuals known to one another.
The Metropolitan Police on Thursday formally named the victim and confirmed that Amardeep Singh, 27, has been charged with murder following the July 23 attack at a residential address on Felbrigge Road. He is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear for trial at the Old Bailey on January 5, 2026.
“Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to reports of an altercation,” a Met statement said. “Officers arrived as paramedics treated the victim for stab wounds. Despite their best efforts, he died at the scene.”
A post-mortem identified the cause of death as a stab wound to the left thigh, and an inquest has been opened and adjourned while the investigation continues.
Detectives also arrested four others — a 29-year-old man and three women aged 29, 30, and 54 — in connection with the incident. All have been released on bail until October.
Gary’s family described him as a beloved figure with a gift for connection.
“Gary was a well-loved man who had a remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met,” the family said in a statement released by police. “A true social butterfly, nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by his family. Gary will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in our hearts forever.”
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, from the Met’s Specialist Crime North unit, said the killing had sent “shockwaves” through the local community. “We believe this to be an isolated incident,” she said, assuring residents of increased police presence in the area.
“If anyone has concerns, they should feel free to approach our officers directly.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and police continue to appeal for information related to the case.
