{"id":4994,"date":"2026-06-07T19:34:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T19:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/family-of-mark-orabiyi-honours-beautiful-spirit-who-died-after-being-found-stabbed-in-silvertown-garden\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T19:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T19:34:43","slug":"family-of-mark-orabiyi-honours-beautiful-spirit-who-died-after-being-found-stabbed-in-silvertown-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/family-of-mark-orabiyi-honours-beautiful-spirit-who-died-after-being-found-stabbed-in-silvertown-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Family of Mark Orabiyi honours &#8216;beautiful spirit&#8217; who died after being found stabbed in Silvertown garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_13ef38\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Mark Orabiyi, 35, was found with stab wounds in the garden of a property in Rayleigh Road, Silvertown, on Friday morning and was taken to hospital where he later died<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<div class=\"Byline_author-and-badge-wrapper__2dsv1\">\n<div class=\"Authors_authors-container__wVWas\" data-testid=\"byline-author\" data-tmdatatrack=\"author\" style=\"--authors-by:&quot;By&quot;\"><span><span><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"AuthorLink_author-link__rg5qj\" data-tmdatatrack=\"author\" data-testid=\"byline-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/authors\/fiona-leishman\/\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_13ef38\">Fiona Leishman<\/strong><\/a><\/span> Assistant News Editor<\/span><span> and <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_13ef38\">Izzie Addison Press Association<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37261486\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mark Orabiyi\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37261486.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Beautiful-spirit-died-after-being-found-with-stab-wounds-in-garden.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37261486.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Beautiful-spirit-died-after-being-found-with-stab-wounds-in-garden.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37261486.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Beautiful-spirit-died-after-being-found-with-stab-wounds-in-garden.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37261486.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Beautiful-spirit-died-after-being-found-with-stab-wounds-in-garden.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Mark Orabiyi was found with stab wounds in an east London garden and sadly died a short time later\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Mark Orabiyi was found with stab wounds in an east London garden and sadly died a short time later<cite aria-label=\"Image: Family Handout\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Family Handout)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The relatives of a 35-year-old man who lost his life after being discovered with stab injuries in an east London garden have honoured a &#8220;beautiful spirit&#8221; who brought &#8220;love, light and joy&#8221; to everyone who crossed his path.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mark Orabiyi was discovered in the garden of a residence in Rayleigh Road, Silvertown, Newnham, following a police response to reports of a stabbing in nearby Pankhurt Avenue at approximately 9am on Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police. <!-- -->Mr Orabiyi was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival, despite paramedics&#8217; best efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A second man in his 20s, who also sustained stab injuries, continues to receive hospital treatment, officers confirmed. <!-- -->His condition is not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37257241\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37257241\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.74\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A murder investigation has been launched in Newham\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37257241.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_A-man-has-died-after-two-people-were-stabbed-in-Newham-east-London-prompting-a-murder-investigatio.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37257241.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_A-man-has-died-after-two-people-were-stabbed-in-Newham-east-London-prompting-a-murder-investigatio.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37257241.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_A-man-has-died-after-two-people-were-stabbed-in-Newham-east-London-prompting-a-murder-investigatio.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37257241.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_A-man-has-died-after-two-people-were-stabbed-in-Newham-east-London-prompting-a-murder-investigatio.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"A murder investigation has been launched in Newham\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">A murder investigation has been launched in Newham<cite aria-label=\"Image: Google\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Google)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a statement, Mr Orabiyi&#8217;s family said: &#8220;Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He brought love, light and joy to our family and to all who knew him. <!-- -->We will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit and remarkable talent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;His presence touched many lives and his memory will remain in our hearts forever. <!-- -->May his soul rest in perfect peace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Officers have launched a murder investigation and three individuals have been detained on suspicion of murder, the Met confirmed. <!-- -->A 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further enquiries, while a 24-year old-man and a 25-year-old woman were released with no further action following questioning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, who is leading the Met\u2019s investigation, said: &#8220;<!-- -->This is a tragic incident and my thoughts remain with Mark\u2019s family and loved ones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cOur investigation continues at pace. I would like to appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time of this incident to speak to police. We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who might have CCTV or other footage from the morning of the incident that could assist our investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A statement from the Met Police read: &#8220;Police were called at around 09:00hrs on Friday, 5 June to reports that a man had been stabbed in Pankhurst Avenue, E16. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and found a 35-year-old man with stab wounds in the garden of a property on nearby Rayleigh Road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was sadly pronounced dead on his arrival at hospital. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Two men, aged 27 and 24, and a 25-year-old woman were arrested near the scene on suspicion of murder. They remain in police custody.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Another man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds. He remains in hospital, where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening. Homicide detectives from the Met\u2019s Specialist Crime Command have launched a murder investigation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Witnesses to the incident, or anyone with footage, are urged to get in touch with police on 101, quoting reference CAD 1868\/5JUN, or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/uk-news\/silvertown-stabbing-london-mark-orabiyi-37261396\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark Orabiyi, 35, was found with stab wounds in the garden of a property in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4995,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4994","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crime"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/0_Beautiful-spirit-died-after-being-found-with-stab-wounds-in-garden.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4994","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4994"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4994\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4995"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4994"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4994"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4994"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}