Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command who leads the investigation, stated: “Our ideas and deepest condolences are with Rijkaard’s household and pals who’re coming to phrases together with his loss of life following this stunning incident. This loss has ripped an irreparable gap of their household and I’d ask their privateness is revered at this troublesome time.
“I’d additionally prefer to thank these members of the general public who rushed assist Rijkaard within the rapid aftermath.
“For those who noticed occasions unfold however have but to contact police, then I’d ask you accomplish that instantly.
“Native residents will proceed to see an elevated police presence across the space of Fellmongers Yard – when you have any issues, please converse to one in all them.”
Superintendent Mitch Carr, who leads for group policing in Croydon stated: “Before everything our ideas are with the household and pals of Rijkaard who has misplaced his life in tragic circumstances.
“The native groups in Croydon shall be working to make sure a visual police presence throughout the City Centre to supply reassurance to the group. Please do converse to officers about any issues you’ll have.
“I’d additionally prefer to move on my because of the group for his or her help and cooperation to officers who responded to this extraordinarily difficult incident.”
Anybody with info is requested to name 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD6022/12Apr. You can even present info anonymously to the impartial charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police have requested anybody with info that might help the investigation to name 101 or contact @MetCC on X, previously often called Twitter, and quote CAD6022/12Apr.