Murder charge after London stabbing

Hassan Cevik, 31, charged with the murders of Terry McMillan and Brendan McMillan after a stabbing at a commercial property in Southwark.

Man charged with murder after stabbing in Southwark business site

Two men died after a stabbing inside a commercial property in Long Lane Southwark central London around 1 pm on 28 July. Terry McMillan 58 and Brendan McMillan 27, both from Chislehurst Bromley, were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other men were treated for stab wounds and rushed to hospital. Hassan Cevik 31 of Mount Pleasant Lane Hackney was arrested on 28 July and taken to hospital. He was discharged on Saturday and charged with two counts of murder on Sunday. He was also charged with grievous bodily harm relating to a 47 year old man and possession of an offensive weapon. He will appear before Croydon magistrates court on Monday.

The swift charging after an arrest signals a robust and ongoing investigation. The incident at a busy urban property raises questions about security in city spaces and how authorities balance rapid action with due process. The case touches families and local business owners who fear for safety in public spaces. As the court process unfolds, public attention will focus on motive and the nature of the weapon used.

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Cases like this remind us that justice moves at the pace of facts not headlines.