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‘Devious killer’ sentenced to life for murder of Marjama Osman

Simon Ghebremedhin has been sentenced to life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 19 years, for the murder of 26-year-old Marjama Osman in her own home on Frith Street, just off Surrey Street Market, in May last year. Ghebremedhin, 34, … Continue reading

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Frith Street stabbing: jury gives guilty verdict on ‘devious killer’

Simon Ghebremedhin has been found guilty of the murder of Marjama Osman, who he stabbed in her home on Frith Road in May last year. Ghebremedhin, 33, of Streatham High Road, was found guilty by a jury at Inner London … Continue reading

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Frith Road stabbing: Man is charged with Marjama’s murder

Simon Hinsta Ghebremedhin was today charged with the Frith Road murder of Marjama Osman last Saturday. Police and emergency services were called to Frith Road, just off Church Street in Croydon town centre, on May 31 just after 9am, following … Continue reading

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Shock and inaction is numbing communities to these killings

CROYDON COMMENTARY: The founder of a charity that addresses violence against women and girls, JENNIFER McDERMOTT, pictured right, responds to the tragic news at the weekend of Marjama Osman, another woman killed in the borough I am deeply saddened by … Continue reading

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Frith Road murder victim is named while second man arrested

Scotland Yard this afternoon named the woman murdered on Frith Road on Saturday morning as 26-year-old Marjama Osman. The police also revealed that they have now arrested two men, both on suspicion of murder, though both have been released on … Continue reading

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Man arrested in Frith Road stabbing murder investigation

A woman in her 20s was killed and a man in his 30s was taken to hospital for urgent treatment before being arrested on suspicion of murder after what the Metropolitan Police described as “an isolated incident” on Frith Road … Continue reading

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Knife attack on Frith Road in broad daylight claims two victims

MURDER IN THE MARKET: The latest violent stabbing incident off Surrey Street, thought to have claimed the life of one victim, has raised further concerns about crime levels in central Croydon  Inside Croydon has received eyewitness reports of a knife … Continue reading

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Cockneys offers a real taste of soon-to-be-lost London tradition

Today sees another pie and mash shop bring down its shutters for a last time – Manze’s, of all people, in Deptford, of all places. Here in Croydon, though, Cockneys is good for a few years yet, as KEN TOWL … Continue reading

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READER OFFER: 15% off orders at Maeme’s Piri Piri Grill

Maeme’s Piri Piri Grill on Frith Road in Croydon town centre is offering a 15% discount on all orders placed by Inside Croydon readers during October. Your money-saving orders can be placed online with the restaurant directly or in-person. Maeme’s … Continue reading

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