Man Stabbed To Death in Greenwich Church Street
March 29, 2009 by Rob Powell
A man in his 20s has died after a stabbing in Greenwich Church Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police were called to the scene of an incident at just gone 2am where they found a critically injured man. He was taken to hospital but sadly died later from his knife wounds.
A suspect – described as mixed race and about 5ft10 – was seen running down St Alfege Passage towards Roan Street.
Update: The victim of this crime has been named as 25 year old Paul Martin from Blackheath.
Update: Police have arrested two 27 year old men in connection with this incident.
Update 02/04/09: 27 year old Michael Bowden from Bermondsey has been charged with Paul’s murder and put on remand by Greenwich Magistrates.
Hi Rob this is Nichola i heard the news again about the stabbing to death yesterday early hours in greenwich. we are so afraid to go out . we realy think that police should have more patrol units arond the area to show to the public that they are around and close to any situations that my occur. It is allways weekends . We are not safe anymore. what are the precautions taken by the police and authorities for these cases….is it going to carry on like this!!
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Nichola – the chances are this stabbing is related to some stupid dispute between teenage gangs and therefore isn’t a MAJOR danger to all Greenwich residents. I really don’t think it should make you stay at home. Statistically you run a far higher risk of dying by falling down the stairs in your own house than being stabbed, no matter what the Daily Mail tells you. Doesn’t mean you’re not going to walk upstairs right?! Don’t let the criminals win by scaring you.
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Anonymous, you are very quick to judge things! How on earth do you know what really happened?
In fact the victim was a lovely man who had two small toddlers! A very hard worker who supported his family and was not part of a teenage gang. His little girl, friends and family adored him. Think before you judge.
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The victim was not part of a gang,he was a lovely young man out for a night out with friends,what is the world coming to when you cant go out for a drink with friends.the police and the media should get all there facts correct the way they assume its gang related is wrong.think of the young mans young family ,they shouldnt hear lies about him.
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I agree with Rose and Friend. .. Anonymous – think before you speak or pass judgement, you should get your facts right before you say anything. Its a sad loss and the person in question will be missed dearly – it was a totally unprovoked attack and the person who did this deserves to be locked away for life..
I send my condolences to his family, he will be miessed dearly.
R.I.P my friend you will never be forgotten….
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paul was a freind of mine and i know he was a nice man with love for his 2 kids.
he wasnt the sort of man looking for a fight he was just a normal bloke. i hope for the familys sake that the convicts are brought to justice. anyone who thinks that you have more chance dying from falling down the stairs is an arrogant stupid foul. rest in peace paul and im so sorry for the family members. x
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My paul has been taken from me and our babies and his family and all his many friends who loved him. It was a senseless murder with no provocation and no motive, any one who says different doesnt have a clue. We were there with him when he was attacked and when he was taken from us and he will always be with us. We love you and miss you so much, I hope you can see us from wherever you are. I love you always.
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Jess.. Sorry to hear about your loss, when I heard on Sunday I was devistated – I can’t begin to imagine how you must be feeling right now. I know its hard right now but try to stay strong for the sake of your 2 beautiful children. Paul was no thug and he definately didn’t deserve what happened to him.
Miss You Mate…
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Jess i pray for you at this time i feel paul will be watching over you….
and as for greenwich why arnt there more cameras and police.. i live in the area and as far as as i know criminals get away with to much just because locals wont speak up about who is commiting sensless crimes…
some of the boys round here dont seem to be aware of the impact there trouble has on other peoples lifes….
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I’ve known Paul and his family for many years.
Paul was a very friendly outgoing young man. Seeing him grow into the young man that he was and becoming a father to 2 beatifull children was really the making of him.
Such a great loss of a life.
My heart goes out the the family he loved and adored very much….
You’ll never be forgotten!!!!!
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Paul will be missed dearly by so many people, this was a senseless, heartless killing, and the guy who took him away from us all deserves life!!! Paul had so much to live for and was never in any gang or out to cause any trouble…two gorgeous children are now gonna miss out on their wonderful father who would’ve done anythin for them and his family!! Paul was a credit to us all and all that knew him and loved him are heartbroken and this is somethin that none of us are ever gonna get over, he should be here where he belongs!! Thoughts with all your family Paul, forever in our hearts, miss you xxx rest in peace xxx
Jess…Paul will always be close by watchin over you all…love to you all xx
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Sincere apologies for the mistake, I am very very sorry for the family and friends of this man who sounds amazing.
I just don’t think that anyone should be so scared they can’t go out of the house. THAT is the unfortunate fallout of the media frenzy which whips up a frenzy of fear after very tragic, rare, horrible events like this. It’s not serving anyone – relatives or residents alike.
If we let these disgusting pathetic criminals terrify us then they have truly won, and I for one won’t let them scare me into abandoning going out in Greenwich, which I love. I would hope everyone here would agree with that.
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I send all my thought to the family. I just passed by the flowers and search on Internet to see what happened. This is scary and very, very sad. Why does things like this happen???
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