Father of newborn killed in stabbing

The latest victim of knife crime in London was the father of a newborn baby who was in the capital to help decorate his mother's home, neighbours have said.

Described as "one of the nicest boys you could see", the 27-year-old victim, named locally as Elliot Guy, was stabbed to death as he left a party in north London.

He was found with a stab wound to his neck in Tufnell Park and died later in hospital.

A neighbour of the victim's mother, who did not wish to be named, wept as she paid tribute to a "very nice, very quiet boy".

Speaking close to the family home in Mortimer Terrace, she said: "He was so innocent. That's why I'm so choked. I can't imagine the pain his family is going through. It's devastating. I watched him grow up.

"He had just finished his studies, he was very skilful. He was one of the nicest boys you could see."

Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: "He didn't deserve it at all. I still can't believe it, it hasn't sunk in yet. I can't understand it. I feel a cold shiver run through me when I think about it. It's such a waste of life."

Mr Guy lived in Devon and had recently become a father, according to neighbours.

His death came as police questioned a 16-year-old youth about another fatal stabbing in the capital.

Teenager Frederick Moody died in hospital after being attacked near his home in south London on Thursday.

Police are questioning a 41-year-old man, a 30-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman arrested in connection with the attack.

In Tufnell Park the victim's blood and a pile of blood-soaked dressings were still visible on the pavement where forensic officers combed the street where he died.

A floral tribute left at the scene read: "To Elliot, I'm so sorry for the loss of a good friend. May you rest in peace. Gone but not forgotten."

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