Indian Sikh 'stabbed to death' in London

London, Jan 10 (PTI) A Sikh man of Indian origin was
stabbed to death while trying to stop two muggers who snatched
a woman's handbag in east London, British police have said.

Singh was attacked while pursuing the two muggers who
had robbed a 28-year-old woman near Barking station; and when
he caught up with the pair a fight broke out and he was knifed
around 7 PM on Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Singh, 31, a builder who had lived in Britain for 10
years, was immediately taken to Royal London Hospital where he
later succumbed to his injuries.
Describing the father-of-one's actions as
"very brave", Detective Inspector of Metropolitan Police John
Sandlin told the media: "This is a tragic death of a man who
was killed for attempting to stop others committing crime, and
our thoughts are with Sukhwinder's family.
"However, I would also to reassure the wider community
that tragic events such as these are very rare. I am appealing
for anyone that knows who committed this crime, or who has any
information about those who committed this crime, to do the
right thing and come forward and contact police." (MORE) PTI
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