DOWNTOWN STABBING
London man arrested

UPDATE – LONDON, ON (October 1, 2026) – The victim of a stabbing earlier this week has succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

He has been identified as Charles Alexander Raymond George, 34, of London.

Members of the London Police Service (LPS) Major Crime Section identified the suspect male, and he was arrested last night in the downtown core by members of the Patrol Operations Investigative Branch.

As a result of the investigation, Luis Angel Rivera-Perez, 26, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

• Second degree murder; and
• Fail to comply with release order.

The victim and accused were known to each other.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in London court today in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

ORIGINAL – LONDON, ON (September 29, 2026) – The London Police Service Major Crime Section is investigating after a stabbing in the downtown core last night.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing that had just occurred on the north side of Dundas Street, just east of Adelaide Street.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to hospital by paramedic services.

The suspect is described as male, 20-25 years of age, wearing a long-sleeved plaid button-up shirt, and burgundy pants.

The investigation remains in its early stages, and the suspect male has not been located.

The victim remains in hospital.

Police recognize that incidents involving violence in public spaces can be concerning for members of the community. The London Police Service takes incidents of this nature very seriously and remains committed to community safety. Officers are actively investigating this matter and will maintain a visible presence in the area as the investigation continues.

Investigators are asking members of the public who were in the area between 6 – 6:20 p.m., or who may have information, dash-cam footage, residential or business video surveillance that could assist with the investigation, to contact the London Police Service.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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