Pair arrested over Matalan stabbing (From Your Local Guardian)

Pair arrested over Matalan stabbing

8:15pm Friday 28th March 2008 in Streatham By Guardian Reporter

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Matalan shop manager Jamie Simpson.

Mr Simpson, 33, from Herne Hill, was stabbed in the neck as he cashed up the shop Hackney's Kingsland Shopping Centre on March 22.

The arrests come just two days after Matalan offered a £40,000 reward to help solve what the company described as a "terrible crime".

Police said two men in their 20s are being quizzed about the death and attempted robbery at the shop.

A third man aged 26, who was arrested on Wednesday, was released on bail until May pending further inquiries.

Mr Simpson was described as a "very talented and highly rated" employee who had a great future ahead of him.