Two men who died after a stabbing at a business premises in central London have been named as a father and son.
Terry McMillan, aged 58, was pronounced dead at the scene and his son, 27-year-old Brendan McMillan, later died in hospital.
Three other men were taken to hospital, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement yesterday.
Police were called at 1pm on Monday, July 28, to reports that multiple people had been assaulted at a business unit in Long Lane, Southwark.
A 31-year-old man, who police said is a British citizen, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in hospital though his condition is not life-threatening.
Brendan McMillian played for Old Colfeians Rugby Club in South East London.
The club described him as a "member of our family" and his father as a "long-time supporter and sponsor of the club”.
"Yesterday, Old Colfeians lost a member of our family, one of the kindest, funniest, most genuine people you could ever meet, the club posted to Instagram.
A London rugby club has paid tribute to Brendan McMillian following his death
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“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.
“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.”
Brendan McMillan died in hospital following the incident in Southwark
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Terry McMillan set up a company in 1998, now known as The Trademark Group, specialising in property development and investment.
Its registered office address is Long Lane, Southwark.
On The Trademark Group website, it is described as being one of London's "most distinctive and pioneering" property development and investment companies.
Terry and Brendan McMillan are both meanwhile listed as Trustees to charity The McMillan Family Trust, which aims to transform the lives of young people in different communities.
A police forensic tent at the scene in Long Lane, Southwark, on Monday, July 28
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It was registered as a charity in 2007 by Terry, who grew up in Hackney, London, and his wife, Sheron, according to its website.
Police have reiterated that the incident on Monday took place inside a business premises and that a crime scene was in place at a nearby hotel where the arrested man had entered.
Speculation that the man was staying at the hotel is not accurate, the force added.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said in a statement yesterday: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with the family and friends of the victims of this tragic incident.
Police pictured at the scene of the incident in Southwark
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"Our investigation continues at pace and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances.
“I understand there may be concern in the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. I would also encourage anyone who may be worried to speak to an officer.”
Anyone with information has been asked to call 101 or report it online.
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