Three suspects arrested after British-Nigerian singer’s death
Mark Orabiyi, a British-Nigerian singer, was stabbed to death in the garden of a property on Rayleigh Road. The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the incident. Despite efforts by paramedics, Mark Orabiyi was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has paid tribute to him, describing him as a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.
What happened
- The police found Mark Orabiyi, 35, with stab wounds in the garden of a property and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Three people were arrested on Friday, 5 June, on suspicion of murder; a 27-year-old man was released on bail, while a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released with no further action.
- Another 20-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening stab wounds.
- Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke is leading the investigation and appealed for public assistance, especially anyone with CCTV or footage from the morning of the incident.
- The family of Mark Orabiyi described him as someone who brought love, light, and joy to all who knew him.
