Lib Dem Crime, Policing and Community Safety Spokesperson Cllr Ron Aitken has appealed for calm following the stabbing of a 21 year old man outside the KO Club in Wood Green at the weekend.

Councillor Aitken attended a meeting with Detective Superintendent Wood who gave an update on the investigation. Members of the Turkish and Kurdish communities met at Tottenham Police Station yesterday to hear what progress had been made on the investigation into the incident.

Councillor Ron Aitken said:

“Knife crime continues to be a serious problem here in Haringey.The police are working hard to engage with local people and we will continue to do all we can to assist them.My colleagues and I are also working closely with Lynne Featherstone MP who is campaigning in Parliament to get knife crime and its sentencing on the Government’s agenda.”

Councillor Ali Demirci comments:

“Speculation as to motive, and about the background of the victim or his attackers, whilst understandable, is not helpful at this time. The police investigation is a robust one and whilst it is in progress people should remain calm and encourage witnesses to come forward. Our thoughts are with the young man and his family.”