A man has been charged with murder after a father and son were stabbed to death at a business premises in central London.
Terry McMillan, 58, and Brendan McMillan, 27, from Chislehurst, Bromley, both died after reports of multiple knifings inside a commercial property in Long Lane, Southwark, at around 1pm on July 28.
Two other men were treated for stab wounds by emergency services and taken to hospital.
Hassan Cevik, 31, of Mount Pleasant Lane, Hackney, was arrested on July 28 before being taken to hospital, the Metropolitan Police said.
He was discharged from hospital on Saturday and charged with two counts of murder on Sunday.
Cevik was also charged with grievous bodily harm relating to a third man in his 40s and possession of an offensive weapon, the force said.
He will appear before Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Terry and his son were attacked in the office of The Trademark Group, their property development and investment company based in Bermondsey, south London, which reportedly ran hundreds of units dedicated to social housing and student accommodation.
Brendan McMillan (pictured) died after reports of multiple stabbings inside a commercial property in Long Lane
Brendan (pictured), who was stabbed to death alongside his father, was a keen sportsman and played rugby
The University of Gloucestershire graduate (pictured) was taken to hospital where he later passed away
Police tape was seen near to where the stabbings occurred on Long Lane, Southwark
Terry was pronounced dead at the scene while University of Gloucestershire graduate Brendan, said to have been privately educated, was taken to hospital where he later passed away despite the best efforts of medics.
Rosemary George, 59, who worked as a cleaner for The Trademark Group, visited the scene today and said: ‘It’s very sad. Terry was a good boss, a fair man. If you needed anything you could go to him.
‘Bren did a physical education degree at Uni and went to America to play rugby. He was really into sport and very fit.
Brendan played for Blackheath Rugby, which was founded in 1858 by old boys of Blackheath Preparatory School, and he is also believed to be a part of the Jamaica UK team.
Another of Brendan’s former clubs previously paid a heartbreaking tribute to the late sportsman on social media.
‘Old Colfeians lost a member of our family, one of the kindest, funniest, most genuine people you could ever meet,’ the post said, alongside a reel of photos of Brendan on and off the pitch.
‘Brendan lit up every room he walked into, forever smiling, always cracking a joke and always full of life.
‘His absence will be deeply felt for a long time to come. We will miss him more than words can say and we’ll always carry his memory with us.
Floral tributes were left at the scene in Bermondsey, south London after the incident
A police officer seen standing outside a property on Long Lane after the stabbing last month
‘We are also mourning the loss of his beloved father, Terry, a long time supporter and sponsor of the club.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace, Brendan McMillan. Rest in peace, Terry McMillan.’
England Rugby World Cup winner Vicky Fleetwood left a love heart emoji in the comments as tributes poured in.