Two Charged Over Croydon Town Centre Knife Fight
Cyrus Naroei and Brooklyn Chipezeze face affray and weapon possession charges after a street incident.
Incident → evidence → outcomeTwo men have been formally charged following a public altercation involving knives in Croydon town centre. Police were called to Church Street on Thursday, September 10, at approximately 5.08pm. The incident was captured on video and shared on social media, showing two young men engaged in a fight with knives.
Charges and Court Appearances
Cyrus Naroei, aged 18, of London Road, Thornton Heath, and Brooklyn Chipezeze, aged 19, of Ingram Court, Sumner Road, were arrested at the scene. Both have been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon. They appeared before Croydon Magistrates' Court on Saturday, September 12. Their next court date is scheduled for Monday, October 12.
The video footage appears to show one of the men narrowly avoiding collisions with members of the public as he moved across the busy road. Shouting can be heard from bystanders in the background of the clip, with one of the individuals seemingly provoking the other.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on Church Street in Croydon?
On Thursday, September 10, at 5.08pm, a knife fight occurred on Church Street in Croydon town centre. Police were called to the scene, and two men were subsequently arrested.
02Who has been charged in connection with the incident?
Cyrus Naroei, 18, and Brooklyn Chipezeze, 19, have been charged. Naroei is from Thornton Heath and Chipezeze is from Sumner Road.
03What are the charges against the men?
Both Cyrus Naroei and Brooklyn Chipezeze have been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
04When and where did they appear in court?
The two men appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Saturday, September 12. They are next scheduled to appear in court on Monday, October 12.
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