Arrest after celebrity boxing trainer stabbed to death with broken glass on Richmond Bridge
Detectives investigating the murder of a celebrity boxing trainer on Richmond Bridge have arrested a 32-year-old man who walked into a police station in West London.
Reece Newcombe was fatally stabbed with a piece of glass during a fight in south-west London in the early hours of Saturday.
The 31-year-old had a young baby and worked as a boxing trainer with clients including former footballer Ian Wright.Officers carried out CPR before paramedics took over and transported Reece to hospital where he later died.
His family has been told and is being supported by specialist officers.
Police believe a number of people filmed the fight and have asked them to come forward with footage and information.
Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin said "Anyone who has yet to speak with police is urged to come forward immediately. We believe a number of people watched the incident unfold and some onlookers may have recorded footage on their mobile phones. I need to hear from all of these people."
A GoFundMe to raise £1,000 for his daughter hit £31,000 by Sunday evening.
One Reece's close friends described him as "the most loved man in West London".
Jamie Dobson said the pair had known each other "since birth" and Reece was the "glue that held people together". Jamie added: "He was like such a lovable person. He was all about his family and had such a warm heart. He could walk into a dark room and light it up."
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