First picture of Walworth market 'knife rampage' victim as suspect appears in court

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The victim of a “horrific” knife attack in a historic London market has been pictured for the first time.

Hilkiah McLeggan, 77, died at the scene of a triple stabbing in Walworth, London at around 10:40am on Sunday.The Metropolitan Police confirmed his identity on Monday and said his family are aware and receiving support from specialist officers.Locals have paid tribute to McLeggan this week, with black drapes still covering stalls at Walworth Market following the attack.

District Judge Nigel McLean told him: “The charges you face are matters that can only be tried in crown court in the main. “My only function today is to formally send you to the Central Criminal Court where your trial will take place.”Following the attack, one shop owner said McLeggan screamed “I’m gone, it's the end of my life,” after being stabbed.They said another stallholder fought off the attacker with a metal bar.

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