Sad News About Akif from Dulwich Dry Cleaners

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

Hello

Hello everyone,

 

I have some very sad news to share. Many of you will know Akif from Dulwich Dry Cleaners on Lordship Lane, and I thought you might like to be aware that the shop will be closed soon for his funeral.

 

Tragically, Akif has passed away from injuries sustained in a vicious dog attack.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7ve32ejqp1o.amp to share. Many of you will know Akif from Dulwich Dry Cleaners on Lordship Lane,  in a 

Hello everyone,

 

I have some very sad news to share. Many of you will know Akif from Dulwich Dry Cleaners on Lordship Lane, and I thought you might like to be aware that the shop will be closed soon for his funeral.

 

Tragically, Akif has passed away from injuries sustained in a vicious dog attack.

 

You can find more details here:

 

Edited December 6, 2024 by Dulwich Born And Bred
Update

[Guest]

Very sorry to hear this.  RIP Akif.

[EDmummy]

How very tragic. My heart goes out to the family. 

[Monkey]

I’m so sorry to hear of Akif’s passing. My thoughts are with the family. RIP, Akif.

[Sue]

How awful. Poor man. Was he from the dry cleaners near the Post Office?

Unless I've misunderstood, it seems that the police were already aware that this was a dangerous dog, so why wasn't it removed from its owner before?

 

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

1 hour ago, Sue said:

How awful. Poor man. Was he from the dry cleaners near the Post Office?

Unless I've misunderstood, it seems that the police were already aware that this was a dangerous dog, so why wasn't it removed from its owner before?

 

That is correct, the chap with the beard by the post office. 

[tiddles]

So very sad to hear this - lovely chap - deepest condolences to the family 

[geh]

terrible news

[Penguin68]

Terrible news and a terrible way to die. If the dog was already known to be dangerous, as has been suggested, then it's owner and nominal controller should be charged. And whatever book can be found thrown at her if found guilty. 

[HeadNun]

This is terribly sad. Akif was a genuinely lovely man. I'm so shocked. 

[teddyboy23]

Knew Akif for over 20yrs .so sad he's gone rip

[rMattos]

I’m deeply saddened to hear about this tragic loss. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and everyone at the dry cleaners during this incredibly difficult time. 

[Castleton]

I'm heartbroken to read this. He was such a nice guy.

I'd like to lay some flowers outside the shop, does that sound appropriate?

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

58 minutes ago, Castleton said:

I'm heartbroken to read this. He was such a nice guy.

I'd like to lay some flowers outside the shop, does that sound appropriate?

That sounds thoughtful and lovely of you. I would personally go inside the shop and ask and see what they would prefer. I am sure they will be touched that you/we feel his loss within the community. 

[Castleton]

2 hours ago, Dulwich Born And Bred said:

That sounds thoughtful and lovely of you. I would personally go inside the shop and ask and see what they would prefer. I am sure they will be touched that you/we feel his loss within the community. 

I was working on the assumption they would be closed when I did it

[Katherty]

This is devastating news. He was a lovely man. I'm so sorry and shocked to hear this. 

[Castleton]

The guy running Mr Simms (apologies, I don't know your name) has a collection going, he's going to ask the family if flowers are acceptable or donate to charity.

If anyone wishes to donate, go see him

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

1 hour ago, Castleton said:

The guy running Mr Simms (apologies, I don't know your name) has a collection going, he's going to ask the family if flowers are acceptable or donate to charity.

If anyone wishes to donate, go see him

Thank you for this, I’ve passed the message on to others. That is a lovely gesture. The owner at Mr Simms is called David. 

Edited December 8, 2024 by Dulwich Born And Bred

[sweetgirl]

On 06/12/2024 at 17:48, Dulwich Born And Bred said:

Hello

Hello everyone,

 

I have some very sad news to share. Many of you will know Akif from Dulwich Dry Cleaners on Lordship Lane, and I thought you might like to be aware that the shop will be closed soon for his funeral.

 

Tragically, Akif has passed away from injuries sustained in a vicious dog attack.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7ve32ejqp1o.amp to share. Many of you will know Akif from Dulwich Dry Cleaners on Lordship Lane,  in a 

Hello everyone,

 

I have some very sad news to share. Many of you will know Akif from Dulwich Dry Cleaners on Lordship Lane, and I thought you might like to be aware that the shop will be closed soon for his funeral.

 

Tragically, Akif has passed away from injuries sustained in a vicious dog attack.

 

You can find more details here:

 

Shop was closed today & flowers left outside…..

the funeral couldn’t be so soon, could it?

[jaih1]

Absolutely tragic news. Akif was such a lovely man, always full of joy. How very sad. Deepest condolences to all his family. 

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

14 hours ago, sweetgirl said:

Shop was closed today & flowers left outside…..

the funeral couldn’t be so soon, could it?

Depend on religion it can be very soon. 

[sweetgirl]

38 minutes ago, Dulwich Born And Bred said:

Depend on religion it can be very soon. 

Yes I agree but they have to prepare for a court case which will require huge amounts of evidence?

in other circumstances it would be an almost immediate burial 

[Penguin68]

As he died of wounds in a hospital there would be no need of a post mortem. The recorded circumstances and the death certificate would be sufficient in any court case. For those whose faith requires swift burial, courts and coroners are generally careful to meet requirements. Hold ups are generally only likely where defendants dispute cause of death, highly unlikely in these circumstances. 

[Azalea]

The BBC report says the owner was due in at Snaresbrook Crown Court on the 6 January.  Has anyone seen any reports regarding that?  
 

 

Edited January 16, 2025 by Azalea
Addition

[teddyboy23]

1 hour ago, Azalea said:

The BBC report says the owner was due in at Snaresbrook Crown Court on the 6 January.  Has anyone seen any reports regarding that?  
 

 

There was a brief statement on bbc text . The defendant denied being the owner of the dog.havent seen any updates since

Edited January 16, 2025 by teddyboy23