The victims of a quadruple stabbing in Southwark have been named by police.
Two of the victims are Denton Burke, 58, and partner Dolet Hill, 64, who lived together in Delaford Road in Southwark where the stabbing took place.
Tanysha (or Rachquel) Ofori-Akuffo, 45, who is Dolet Hill's daughter and lived in Kennington was also killed.
Samantha Drummonds, 27, who is Tanysha's daughter and lived in Forest Hill is the fourth victim.
It follows a disturbance at a home in Delaford Road just after 1.40am on Monday.
Police arrived and had to force entry.
Inside they found four people, three women and a man, who appeared to have been stabbed.
All four were pronounced dead at the scene.
When officers entered the house they also found a man and officers deployed a Taser in order to detain him.
He was then arrested on suspicion of murder.
This 28-year-old man from Lewisham is currently being treated in hospital – he is in a stable condition and remains under arrest.
A friend of Ms Drummonds told reporters that she had temporarily moved into the house in Bermondsey while building work was carried out at her own flat.
Rudra Brambhatt told the Evening Standard: “She had only recently moved out temporarily while her bathroom was done. Samantha took her cat and went back to the family home.
“We are devastated.
"We got on so well.
"She loved music and worked at NatWest.”
Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust paid tribute to Ms Hill, who was an active trade union member.
Alastair Gourlay, Director of Estates and Facilities, said: “We are devastated to hear about the tragic death of Dolet Hill, who worked as a housekeeping assistant in our pharmacy department for more than 21 years, before her retirement in 2018.
“Dolet was a well-respected colleague, who also helped to improve the workplace for others as an active UNISON representative.
“Our thoughts are with Dolet’s family, friends and all who worked with her.”
The family of all those killed have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who leads the investigation, said: “This was a truly horrific incident and I fully recognise that the distress for the family and the community will be overwhelming.
"We are conducting a thorough and detailed investigation into the facts and we are appealing to anyone who can assist with any information to come forward.
"If you know anything or saw anything that you think might help us piece together the events which led to this, then do not hesitate, please call police.
"You can also call Crimestoppers if you do not want to give your name.
“We deeply appreciate all the help we have already received from local people and I would like to thank them for their patience and support in what is likely to be a protracted inquiry.
"We are moving as fast we can at the scene, but we need to ensure we uncover all the facts and secure every bit of necessary evidence and this may understandably take some time.
"We are aware that we have family, friends and a community that are all asking questions, we are determined to give them the answers they deserve as soon as possible.”
Officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) continue to investigate the death of four people in Southwark.
Special post-mortem examinations have been arranged for Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 after which formal identification is due to take place.
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC quoting CAD 406/25APR.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "Officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) continue to investigate the death of four people in Southwark.
"Today they are naming the victims and appealing for information.
"The victims have have been named as:
"Denton Burke, 58 (16.09.63) and his partner Dolet Hill, 64 (12.03.58); they lived together on Delaford Road in Southwark.
"Tanysha (aka Rachquel) Ofori-Akuffo, 45 (17.11.76) who is Dolet Hill’s daughter and lived in Kennington, Southwark, SE17.
"Samantha Drummonds, 27 (29.04.94) who is Tanysha’s daughter and lived in Forest Hill, Lewisham, SE23.
"The family of all the deceased have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"The inquiry follows a call to police at 01:42hrs on Monday, 25 April that reported a disturbance at a residential address on Delaford Road, SE16.
"Officers arrived and, when they could get no reply, they became concerned for the safety of those inside and forced entry.
"Inside they found four people, three women and a man, who appeared to have been stabbed.
"Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, all four were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"When officers entered the house they also found a man and officers deployed a Taser in order to detain him, he was then arrested on suspicion of murder.
"This 28-year-old man from Lewisham is currently being treated in hospital – he is in a stable condition and remains under arrest.
"Special post-mortem examinations have been arranged for Tuesday, 26 April and Wednesday, 27 April after which formal identification is due to take place.
"Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 406/25APR.
"To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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