Martine Vik Magnussen was last seen alive leaving a nightclub in London’s West End with the son of one of the wealthiest businessmen in Yemen.
It was around 2am on 14 March 2008. Martine, a 23-year-old student from Oslo, Norway, had been celebrating with friends after finishing her exams at Regent’s Business School, a private university within a royal park in northwest London. And there was good reason to do so – Martine had come top of her class.
The man she left with was no stranger. Farouk Abdulhak, whose father Shaher Abdulhak is said to be a billionaire with political connections to a former president in Yemen, was studying the same course as her – international business – at the same university.
However, when they were unable to reach her the next day, her friends reported her missing to the police.
On the morning of 16 March officers began searching a property that Abdulhak rented at 222 Great Portland Street.
At 10.30am they found Martines body partially buried under rubble in the basement. She had been beaten and strangled. Her jeans, her watch, her handbang, snakeskin shoes and Christian Dior earrings were all missing. A postmortem gave the cause of death as compression of the neck.
Martine’s body was found in the basement of 222 Great Portland Street, London
Abdulhak was an obvious person of interest to detectives investigating the murder. However Abdulhak had left the UK within hours of the killing on a plane to Cairo in Egypt. From there, he travelled to Yemen. He has remained there ever since.
Why? Mainly because the UK does not have an extradition treaty with Yemen, which might have allowed him to be sent here for trial for murder. And, since 2011 at least, because of the fragile state of the country. The president at the time of the murder, Ali Abdullah Saleh, was said to be a close friend of Shaher Abdulhak. But in 2012 Saleh was removed from office and succeeded by his vice-president. Three years later the Yemeni civil war began between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed government. Saleh was apparently assassinated after switching sides in 2017. The war continues to this day.
Farouk Abdulhak, who also uses his mother’s surname Besher, was first publicly named as a suspect in June 2008, three months after the murder. It has been reported he lived in the capital Sana’a, married a Yemeni woman in 2014 and had at least two children.
Prime suspect Farouk Abdulhaq
The legal proceedings in the UK got no further than the inquest at Westminster Coroner’s Court on 24 November 2010, when the coroner recorded a verdict of accidental killing.
Farouk Abdulhak is denying our family any closure by not taking his responsibility seriously, choosing not to return to the UK where the crime took place. He seems to be untouched by the simple values of respect, dignity and tolerance that are expected in any civilised society. These past six years he has continued to build his life in the Yemen showing no remorse or common decency.
Petter Magnussen, Martine’s father
Every year since, detectives have repeated appeals for Farouk Abdulhak to return to the UK to face justice. And while there were reports in 2018 that he had attempted to make contact with lawyers through the Houthi leaders, nothing appears to have come of it.
In March 2022 a woman in her 60s was arrested of suspicion of assisting an offender. DCI Jim Eastwood described the arrest as a “positive step” and added: “Farouk Abdulhak should be aware that this matter has not, and will not, go away. My team and I will continue to seek justice and use all opportunities available to pursue him and bring him back to the UK. His status as a wanted man will remain and we will not cease in our efforts to get justice for Martine’s family. I’m appealing to Farouk Abdulhak directly. Come back to the UK. Come back to face justice.”
The following year, Abdulhak provided his explanation of Martine’s death for a BBC documentary. In a text message he claimed it was “just a sex accident gone wrong.” He said that he “could barely piece together what happened” because he was taking cocaine. Abdulhak added: “1: I deeply regret the unfortunate accident that happened. 2 regret coming here should have stayed and paid the piper.”
Farouk Abdulhak
In a further appeal in 2025, the Metropolitan Police issued a newer photograph of Abdulhak.
My message is directly to Farouk Abdulhak.
You have been running and hiding for 17 years. You participated in a BBC documentary, providing your explanation as to what happened. It is time to grow up and face your responsibilities to Martine and her family.
Come to the UK now and explain all to a court and jury. Our pursuit of you will not stop.
Detective Inspector Jim Barry, speaking in 2025
Martine’s father has described her in a statement as “trustworthy, warm and considerate”. He added: “Not a day goes by where she isn’t foremost in our thoughts. We miss her every hour of every day.”
Martine Vik Magnussen
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Eighteen-year-old James Akinwande was chased and stabbed to death in the street after leaving The Vox nightclub in Brixton, south London, on 16 January 1994.
James Akinwande, pictured as a teenager and and as a young boy
He had spent the night with his friends at The Vox, which in the early 1990s had forged a reputation for music and dancing.
The Vox was understated, under-represented and in south London, defined by its particular connoisseurs; a generation of a culturally eclectic mix driven by the love for rare groove, jazz and equal predilection to dance with the vivacity, class, style and originality that echoed in the diversity and quality of music.
However in the early hours of that Sunday morning The Vox closed early after the event was spoiled a series of fights.
James and his friends were heading home when a “large group of men” singled him out in the street outside Boots The Chemist in Brixton Road.
He was chased down, beaten and stabbed in the chest and left arm before breaking free of the group by slipping out of his distinctive red and dark blue FILA jacket and running towards a police van parked in Brixton Road.
The FILA jacket James was wearing was stolen and has never been recovered
James was given first aid by police officers until an ambulance arrived but died after being taken to King’s College Hospital for treatment.
The case remained unsolved more than 30 years later and in January 2025, the Metropolitan Police issued a new public appeal and offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of his killers.
Detective Superintendent Katherine Goodwin said: “We are still actively searching for the group of young men involved in this horrific attack. We have not given up hope of securing justice for James’s family and providing them with the answers they so desperately need after such a long and painful wait.
“If you were involved in the incident, be aware that we are still looking for you. We are now offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the successful charge and conviction of the person or people responsible.
“Think back to 1994 – did you attend this music event? Did you witness the attack on James? You may have been younger then and got involved in something you were not comfortable with, or now regret not speaking out about. If you saw or heard anything, then please come forward to talk with us. It is really important we find out what happened on that night, 31 years ago.
“We have a team of specialist officers who will support you throughout, please do the right thing.”
Police said James’ red and blue FILA jacket “was stolen on the night of the attack and remains missing.”
To provide information to the police call 101, quoting Operation Poldark or CAD1203/16Jan25, or the incident room on 0208 785 8267.
If you want to remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
In 1994, our family experienced an unimaginable loss when James was tragically murdered at just 18 years old. James was a light in our lives. He was generous, endlessly funny and filled with a positivity that brightened every room he entered. His laugh, his energy and his love for life are deeply missed every single day. The perpetrators of this senseless act tore a void in our family that can never be filled. His mother, devastated by the loss of her son, has never been the same and finds it too painful to even visit his grave. The impact of James’ absence is felt in every moment, and we continue to grieve the life he was so cruelly denied.”
Ten homicides in London in the year 2024 remain unsolved. Can you help? Contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.
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Jonah Ho-Shue, 24, was stabbed in Albert Road, Crouch End, Haringey, at around 10.43pm on 4 January.
He died at the scene and the cause of death was recorded as a stab wound to the arm.
Five people – three men aged 23, 24 and 25, and two women aged 25 and 29 – were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain under investigation but nobody has been charged.
Detectives are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for any information which leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible.
Detective Inspector Emma Sharp said: “We understand that those with information may be concerned, but please, contact us to help give Jonah’s family the justice they deserve.”
He was a loving brother, son, cousin, uncle and a grandson and our hearts are broken. I wouldn’t want anybody to go through what we’ve been through as a family. I’m appealing for anybody who has information, even if you think it’s small, please come forward, please ease my family’s pain by doing the right thing.
Statement released by Jonah’s family
Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, was found dead at her home in Stanhope Place, Marble Arch, City of Westminster, when police officers forced entry to the address at around 8.30am on 8 April.
She had suffered stab injuries and the cause of death was recorded at postmortem as sharp force trauma.
Kammonan, who was born in Thailand and also had Chinese/Hong Kong nationality, had been living in the UK for around nine years. She first came to study at university and at the time of her death was working in London in property management.
She was renting out the flat in Stanhope Place as an AirBnB property. The building was formerly the Ethiopian embassy.
Police were contacted with concerns about her welfare twice on the evening of 7 April, at 7.05pm and 9.34pm, and officers initially graded the missing persons enquiry as ‘medium risk’.
The Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because of this previous contact.
Police believe she was killed by someone known to her on 6 April. An inquest heard the suspect fled the country after the attack and detectives were seeking to gathering enough evidence to make an extradition request.
However no suspect has yet been arrested or charged.
Angela’s family said in a statement: “We are unspeakably hurt by the loss of our dearly loved one and are sincerely thankful for the relentless efforts of the British police in investigating this tragic event.”
Two men were found dead after a house fire in Forest Road, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, on 21 April 2024.
Police were called to the blaze at 10.24pm. The victims have not been publicly named by police but were said to be aged 34 and 25. The Independent reported that they were immigrants from Algeria.
A murder investigation was launched on 23 April.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Webb, leading the investigation, said: “We believe that there may have been an incident outside the address in Forest Road before the fire started and I am very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed something or perhaps has doorbell or dashcam footage.
“Two people’s lives have been cut short as a result of this fire and we are determined to find those responsible. If you have heard something or have information about this incident please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”
Jazmel Patterson-Low, 26, was shot on the Westbury Estate, St Rule Street, Nine Elms, Lambeth, at around 2.25am on 11 May.
He was dropped off at St Thomas’ hospital by a private car at around 2.30am but was pronounced dead at 3am. The cause of death was recorded at the postmortem examination as a single gunshot wound.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on 13 May but nobody has been charged.
In May 2025 the Metropolitan Police offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.
Detective Inspector Martin Thorpe said: ““We want to know what happened that morning on St Rule Street SW8. We know there was a group of around 40 people gathered there on Friday evening and into the early hours of Saturday morning. If you were there, then you may have crucial information for us.
“I am grateful to those who have come forward already, however we still need more from the public. This is why we are now offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the successful charge and conviction of the person responsible.
“Think back to last May, did you witness what happened to Jazmel? Do you know who fired the gun? Did you see anyone running from the St Rule Street area? If you know what happened, then you need to speak to us.
“We will support you throughout, you can also contact Crimestoppers to remain anonymous and your identity will be protected. Alliances change over time, so please do the right thing by coming forward.”
Rene Graham, 15, was shot dead during the annual Park Lime festival in Ladbroke Grove, west London, on 21 July.
The teenager was in Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park when a gunman entered via the children’s play area and opened fire at around 7.20pm.
Rene was hit in the chest and died at the scene near Hazlewood Crescent. The shooting was witnessed by dozens of people including young children.
The suspect, who was dressed in a dark waterproof jacket, cap and a balaclava despite the warm temperatures that day, then climbed over the fence and attempted to shoot a second victim following a chase down the street.
CCTV footage released by police in July 2025 showed the suspect walking along the pavement with a gun moments before Rene was shot. It also captured him chasing and pointing the weapon at the second male.
Nobody has been charged with the murder and Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell said: “The person responsible for Rene’s murder opened fire in a busy park where dozens of people, including very young children, were enjoying themselves.
“Officers have appealed to the local community on multiple occasions – we believe there are people sitting on the name of the person responsible.
“Officers have appealed to the local community on multiple occasions – we believe there are people sitting on the name of the person responsible.
“This person, who was willing to take the life of Rene and risk the lives of others, remains in your community. Now is the time to get in touch with us to give Rene’s family the peace they deserve.”
I cannot begin to describe the depth of my pain after losing my precious angel. The emptiness and heartbreak, there are no words that can capture the agony of my loss. This is a grief so profound I would not wish it upon my worst enemy – I’ve lost everything, my world will never be the same. I am reaching out to you and pleading for your help. If you know anything – anything at all – or witnessed anything that could help us, please I beg you to come forward. Please if you have any information no matter how small and insignificant it may seem, please could you share with us? Your bravery could be the key to bringing peace to a broken family. Today is my son, but tomorrow could be one of yours. Please stand with me through the darkest of times.”
Rene’s mother, Janay John-Francois
Jade Anthony Barnett, 38, was stabbed in Clapton, east London, at around 3.38pm on 28 August 2024
He was driving a mobility scooter when he was attacked in Rushmore Road. Jade, who reportedly lost his leg in a motorcycle accident in 2007, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two men were arrested near the area but were later released with no further action.
DCI Phil Clarke said: “Jade was stabbed in the street during the middle of the day. I know there are people who have yet to come forward to police for whatever reason who will have seen what happened or taken pictures or video as events unfolded.”
Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters, 28, was shot in West Kilburn, northwest London, at around 11.05pm on 4 September.
Police said Tikquaan had no gang affiliation and was near his home when he was approached by a suspect on a white Honda moped in Bravington Road.
After a short exchange of words, the gunman shot him at close range. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11.48pm.
The suspect fled north and turned into Marban Road.
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder during the investigation but nobody has been charged and the case remains unsolved.
CCTV footage of the alleged gunman riding the white moped in the area before the attack was issued by the Metropolitan police in September 2025.
DCI Wayne Jolly said: “We are particularly keen to identify a man who was captured on CCTV in the vicinity before the attack took place. I must reiterate my appeal for anyone who has not yet spoken to us to come forward and contact ourselves or Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Crimestoppers offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction to anyone involved the murder. The offer was due to expire in December 2025.
Tikquaan was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and grandson. Not only to his family but also his community. Tikquaan touched the hearts of many, his smile brightened every room he entered. He was an intellectual and charismatic young man who had no affiliation with any gang other than growing up and attending school within the local area. He grew friendships with people regardless of the paths they choose, he remained steadfast.
The aftermath of this senseless killing has resulted in a family and community that has been destroyed. No one can comprehend this catastrophic loss. The resentment felt by everyone has crippled his loved ones. If anyone has any information we urge you to come forward regardless to how insignificant it may seem.
Statement by Tikquaan’s family
Hanif Redwood, 32, was shot dead in a car park in Barking, east London, on 13 October 2024.
The father-of-two was targeted at 4.33am after he left a birthday party at Factory 15 Bar in Linton Road.
Hanif died at the scene and the cause of death was recorded at postmortem examination as a gunshot injury to the head.
The Metropolitan Police said in early appeals for information that two men were arrested on suspicion of murder and seven others were arrested in connection with the murder. Nobody has yet been charged and the case remains unsolved.
In October 2025 a £20,000 reward was offered for information leading to the prosecution and conviction of those responsible.
Detective Inspector Emma Sharp, leading the investigation, said: “We continue to support the family of innocent Hanif Redwood. His death devastated his family and friends, as well as many in the local community. Hanif was not the intended target.
“A year on from his murder, we are appealing for any new information. While we have made progress with our investigation, we still need those who know what happened to come forward.
“Someone must have seen or heard something, they must know why this shooting took place. No piece of information is too small, it could be the crucial clue that leads us to identify Hanif’s murderer.
“We hope the reward of up to £20,000 will encourage anyone with information about this incident to come forward and help the investigation. Can you assist the police and help Hanif’s family seek the justice they deserve?”
Hanif was a bright spark whose light has been dimmed far too soon. He was an innocent, hardworking and loving father of two, and it is heartbreaking to think that he has been taken away from us.
As his family, we are imploring anyone with information to make their voices heard, and to help us get justice for our beloved Hanif. To those who may know or may have seen or heard what took place on that horrific night, any information you have will be of great value to us to help the authorities apprehend those that carried out such a dreadful act.
Statement by Hanif’s family
To provide information to the police call 101 or message @MetCC on X, giving the reference 1295/13OCT.
If you wish to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Words cannot comprehend how I felt, and how I still feel. That’s my baby, he’s my baby boy and he’s gone. As a family we are utterly speechless and still at a loss one year on. I pray to God that we may get closure and justice for Hanif.
Anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the area, or who may have information that could assist with the investigation, please come forward. Even the smallest detail could be crucial in helping us understand what happened.
Hanif’s mother, speaking in October 2025
Curtis Green, 30, was shot near Wells Park Road, Sydenham, southeast London, at around 10.10am on 10 November. He died at the scene.
Two others, a man and a woman, suffered gunshot injuries in the same incident.
Curtis, a father-to-be who owned a clothing brand and a local fitness company, was described by his family as “happy, excited and beautiful.”
Police said he attended a party in Hensford Gardens which started the night before the shooting.
Two women were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender but nobody has yet been charged with murder.
In November 2025 the Metropolitan Police issued a further appeal for information and the independent Crimestoppers charity offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to the prosecution and conviction of those responsible.
DCI Samantha Townsend said: “I am appealing to anyone who has information about what happened to Curtis. I am especially keen to hear from those who were in Hensford Gardens at the time of the shooting.
“The slightest bit of information can assist, you may not think the information that you have is important, but it may prove vital to this investigation.
“If you come forward, we will support you and try our best to ensure that we are able to protect your identity.
“Curtis’ family have had to face a year of not knowing what happened in the moments leading up to his death, please come forward with any information you may have, and help us provide family with the justice they deserve.”
Curtis Green
London communities are interconnected through music, food, friendship, love, beliefs and blood. Violence on the streets and young people being murdered is a concern. We, his family appeal to those who know something to be brave and come forward.
You have a chance to heal our heartache, you can speak out and ensure that you do not have to experience the hurt, grief, stagnation and destruction that we have had to endure.
Curtis was and still is a much-loved member of our family and community, his son has now been born and will grow up not physically meeting his father. We miss Curtis every single second of every single day, we are pleading to you.
Popularity should not come before accountability.
If you know anything about what happened please come forward so that we can have some justice.
Statement by Curtis’s family in November 2025
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The body of a newborn baby girl was found in a bin outside a residential building in Taviton Street, Bloomsbury, Camden, on 8 July. A man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Camille Gordon, 23, was stabbed to death outside the Blue Bunny Club in London’s Soho on 1 March 2004.
Police believe her killer was an angry customer of the club, known as a “clip joint” because it charged people large sums of money for spending only a few minutes with its hostesses.
Born in Jamaica, Camille came to the UK in 2001 and studied in Birmingham for several years before moving to London to work part-time at the club to help fund her dream of becoming a nursery school assistant.
Photos of Camille Gordon released by the police and her family
She was not involved in the sex trade but was tasked with enticing men into the club by giving them the impression they would be able to take part in some kind of sexual activity.
Shortly before the murder she was working at the door in Archer Street when a man approached her at 6.20pm and paid the £5 entry fee. After spending around 10 minutes in the club he was handed a bill of around £375 when he tried to leave at 6.35pm.
It was eventually agreed, following a dispute with staff, that he would pay £80. The man then left.
He walked towards the junction with Rupert Street but returned to the club shortly afterwards, only to back away with his hands raised after seeing a different member of staff at the door.
The Blue Bunny Club in Archer Street (in 2004)
Half an hour later at 7.10pm, after Camille had returned to stand in the doorway, the killer – believed to be the same male customer – walked up to the club and stabbed her in the heart. She screamed and staggered down the stairs to tell her colleagues she had been stabbed in the chest.
The emergency services were alerted but she died of her injuries an hour later despite their efforts to save her life.
CCTV cameras captured a grainy image of a man running from the club towards Great Windmill Street and Shaftesbury Avenue.
CCTV image of the suspect
CCTV cameras also captured the suspect entering Piccadilly Circus Tube station shortly after the murder. He was described as black, aged 20 to 25 and betwee 5 ft 5 and 5ft 8 inches tall.
He was wearing a dark jacket with a large ‘Cleveland Indians’ logo on the front, dark jeans, white trainers and a hat believed to be a baseball cap.
Suspect on elevatorSuspect on platform
During subsequent police appeals, Detective Andy Mortimer said: “Camille appears to have been deliberately targeted by a customer who was angry about having been ripped off.”
The detective described clip joints as a “massive loophole” at the time because they were legitimate businesses that do not serve alcohol or provide sex shows and have terms and conditions posted on the walls.
DI Mortimer said Camille was “one of many girls employed to stand on the street outside the clubs”.
“These girls are drawn into working at the clip clubs because they can make a lot of money very quickly. One of our theories is that Camille was working at the Blue Bunny to fund her teaching course.”
Camille’s mother told the Evening Standard that her daughter was “a wonderful, happy, upbeat kind of person who loved to dance and made so many people happy.”
The family said they wanted to make sure that clip joints would be closed down for good, adding: “We are worried that other men will do the same thing, and more girls will be murdered.”
In 2007 clip joints were reclassified as sex establishments under the London Local Authorities Act and by September that year the number of clubs operating in the area had been reduced from eight to two.
During a renewed police appeal in 2024, following the 20th anniversary of the murder, the Metropolitan Police offered a £20,000 reward for information and issued previously-unreleased CCTV images and video.
CCTV footage of the suspect in the murder of Camille Gordon
Detectives also appealed for a potential witness to get in touch. Two days after the murder, on 3 March 2004, a man attended Kennington Police Station and asked to speak to a detective about a murder at the Blue Bunny Club. However, he left before the CID officer got there and he never returned. He was described as white, about 35 years old, about 5 ft 8 inches tall, of skinny build with defined cheek bones and light brown hair.
The case was featured on BBC’s Crimewatch in October 2024.
It may have been more than 20 years since Camille was brutally murdered, but her family remain just as heartbroken today. They want answers and they want the person responsible for Camille’s death brought to justice – this is something we want too and we have not given up trying to get that for them. This is why we are now offering a £20,000 reward for information that leads to the successful charge and conviction of the person responsible.
A lot can happen in 20 years, allegiances can change. Maybe you felt unable to talk to us at the time, for whatever reason, but you are now in a position to do so. Maybe you saw the attack or you were at the club or in the area at the time of the murder? Maybe the person responsible has since confided in you? I would urge you to share whatever information you have with us – it will be treated in the strictest confidence and could bring much needed closure to Camille’s family.
Detective Inspector Amanda Greig from the Met’s Specialist Casework Team
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8267. Information can also be submitted online to the Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Eight homicides in London in the year 2023 remain unsolved. Can you help solve these crimes? Contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.
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Fernando Johnson, 23, was shot dead in in Rosebank Way, North Acton, Ealing, on 26 January 2023.
He was attacked shortly after he arrived home in a Mercedes car at around 2.15am. Fernando, an aspiring musician and former youth footballer, died at the scene.
A man was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Denby said: “We are keen to hear who might have been in and around the area at the time of this incident. I urge you to check doorbell cameras and dash cam footage for anything you may have captured – it doesn’t matter if you think it is insignificant, we still want to receive it.”
He was greatly loved by family and friends and well known to the community he always had a smile on his face and greeted everyone with a big smile and hug. He was a loving family man. He wanted the world to hear his story through his music. He was passionate about achieving his ambitions. He was a talented footballer and played for QPR as a youngster.
He was very polite and brilliant with people of all ages. It’s a great loss to the family and community, we will make sure his memory lives on. His mother, father, grandmother and two elder brothers are devastated like all of us. He was the apple of their eye.’
Statement from family of Fernando Johnson
Darren Augustin, 44, was stabbed in Brentwick Gardens in Brentford, Hounslow, west London, on 26 April 2023.
He was found injured after police were called to reports of intruders at the address in Brentwick Gardens at 5.15am.
Darren, a father-of-two, was pronounced dead at the scene. A postmortem gave the cause of death as stab wounds to the chest and abdomen.
Emiliano Hasanpapaj, 22, was stabbed during a fight involving a group of people in Berkshire Gardens, Palmer’s Green, Enfield, at around 11.50pm on 11 July.
He attended hospital with a stab wound but died a short time later.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and released on police bail. Nobody has been charged.
Claudyo Jauad Lafayette, 17, was stabbed during a birthday party in Granville Road, Kilburn/North Maida Vale, Brent, at around 11.22pm on 14 July 2023.
He died at the scene and a postmortem gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the abdomen. A second 17-year-old boy was also injured.
Five people have been arrested during the investigation but nobody has been charged with murder.
On the one year anniversary, the Metropolitan Police renewed appeals for information. The Crimestoppers charity also announced they were offering a £20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.
DCI Wayne Jolley said: “There were many people around on the night of Claudyo’s murder, some of whom saw or know what happened to him. I am asking you on behalf of the police and Claudyo’s family to tell us what you know. I also ask that anyone who may have captured any footage of the incident on their phone to get in touch.”
To provide information contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Claudyo’s mother Yzakia Jauad and her partner at the memorial where her son died
I know whatever I say or do will not bring my son back, but I am pleading for your help to get the justice my son deserves.
Claudyo had a real sense of injustice when it was done to other people. He would always go out of his way to help others. His friends and especially younger children would actually wait for him at the school gate for whatever reason, he was their safeguard which says a lot about his character.
That’s why it’s my obligation as his mother to make sure we get justice for our son.
Claudyo’s mother Yzakia Jauad, speaking in July 2024
Ronaldo Scott, 21, was stabbed near Morrison Road, Brixton, Lambeth, at around 12.08pm on 4 September.
He collapsed at a children’s playground and died at the scene, not far from his family home.
Ronaldo also used the name Skengroy and had been known as a member of the UK drill group 150 based in Angell Town. His family said he had recently started a construction course for a career in the building trade.
Witnesses claimed several men jumped out of a car and attacked him in the street. Police appealed for information about two suspects seen on CCTV running away from the scene.
Police reappealed for information a year later in September 2024. Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn said: “I am extremely grateful to everyone who has come forward so far to help us piece together the circumstances of Ronaldo’s death, but we know there are more people that we still haven’t heard from and we really need those people to get in touch. It is important that we hear from you now.
“Although we have made significant progress with the investigation, we need to gather as much evidence and information as we can to secure a successful conviction.
“If you do not come forward now, then you may prevent a family from securing justice for their son, grandson, brother and uncle. We will continue to support Ronaldo’s family throughout this painstaking process.
“If you saw, or have heard anything since, no matter how insignificant you might think it is, please contact us. At the very least your information could add certainty to details that we haven’t yet confirmed. Please, give a grieving family a chance of securing justice for Ronaldo.
“It has been a year since Ronaldo’s murder. A lot of allegiances and circumstances can change in that time. We understand that, for many reasons, people will not want to speak to the police, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously. They will not trace your call or your IP address.”
The last year has been incredibly painful for us as a family. We lost such a huge part of our family when Ronaldo was murdered. Our family will never be the same, we will never recover from this. We are pleading for anyone who can help us to come forward and either speak to the police or Crimestoppers. Please help us get justice. Ronaldo, we love you and miss you terribly.
Statement by Ronaldo’s family in 2023
Contact the incident room on 0208721400, police on 101, or the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Max Moy Wheatley, 19, was stabbed in Jubilee Park near Tent Peg Lane, Petts Wood, Bromley, at around 2.30pm on 20 September.
Max, who lived in Orpington, died at the scene and a postmortem examination recorded the cause of death as a stab wound to the heart.
Two men were charged with murder on 1 October 2023 but the charges were later discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service and the case remains unsolved.
On the first anniversary of Max’s death, his older sister took part in renewed police appeal for information, describing him as a “peacemaker”.
Max may have been 19 but he was just a kid, a kind boy who would’ve helped anyone if he could. Max loved music and spending time with his family and friends. Max wasn’t a horrible boy, he was young and carefree, he hated confrontation and was often a peacemaker between his friends and he would never hurt anyone as he had a strong sense of right and wrong.
Just for a moment I ask you to put yourself in our shoes, we currently have no answers or understanding of why my brother was cruelly and brutally murdered as he walked through a quiet park in Petts Wood. As a family we didn’t get the opportunity to hold his hand or comfort him in his last moments as he never left the park alive. We’d give anything to have been able to hold his hand or see his face one last time. As a family we are stuck in a constant state of despair, knowing that whoever is responsible for Max’s murder has not been brought to justice and knowing that another family could soon be feeling the same mental torture and pain we have been feeling for almost a year.
I’m asking you to think back to that day, the 20th September 2023 – if there was any information that could help us as a family get justice for my little brother and a small piece of closure for my family please contact the police. There are people out there that know what happened to my brother that day. You may feel the information you have may not be relevant, you may have thought nothing of it at the time, you may have heard something that can help, maybe a conversation or you may feel scared to speak up but as a sister who’s entire world and family was ripped apart through one mindless, violent act I am begging you to come forward and do the right thing. If this was your child, your little brother, your friend, you would want people to do the right thing and come forward so no other family experiences the same pain that we feel.
Detective Inspector Adam Guttridge said: “We still need to hear from anyone who may have information relating to the murder of Max.
“This has been a challenging investigation and we are seeking information about the events that led to this young man losing his life. We want to provide answers to Max’s family and ensure they see justice for him.
“I am especially keen to hear from anyone who has information about the incident or those involved. We also need to hear from anyone who was in Jubilee Park at the key time and has not yet contacted police. There is a dedicated online portal where information can be uploaded.
“Anyone who thinks they may have information relating to Max’s murder, however small or insignificant they feel it may be, should contact the investigation team on 020 7175 2206 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.”
David Ackerley, 45, was found dead at his home in Cedar Court, Boston Manor Road, Brentford, Hounslow, after he was reported missing to police at 9.30am on 8 October.
A post-mortem examination determined the cause of death was a brain haemorrhage.
Police said he had been assaulted outside his home between 6.15pm and 6.30pm on 30 October and had received hospital treatment for an injury to his face.
Detectives are appealing for help tracing Jack Hill, aged around 22 and also known as Jimmy Brazil.
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan said: “David’s grieving family have many questions about what happened to him, and we are now trying to provide them with answers. Part of this important work is building a picture of David’s life, the people he associated with and incidents he was involved in. I’m sure many people will know and recognise David from the local area. He had his vulnerabilities and people will have seen him out and about. We still need the public’s help to know more about David, or about any incidents he might have been involved in. Please contact us without delay.”
Ilyas Habibi, 17, was stabbed near Sutton Railway Station in Sutton High Street, Sutton, at around 7.08pm on 5 December.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 7.53pm. The cause of death was recorded at postmortem as a stab wound to the neck.
Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan said: “We know that Ilyas arrived at Sutton High Street by train. Minutes after he came out of the station he was involved in an altercation with the suspect who then fled the scene. Ilyas had suffered fatal wounds.”
Police said the suspect fled the country via London Gatwick Airport on 9 December. He has not yet been located and nobody has been charged with murder.
The following cases could be included but we await further information:
Ann Murphy, 77, was found dead in a residence in in Harold Road, North Acton, Ealing, after police were alerted to concerns about her welfare at 6.39pm on 25 June. She was pronounced dead at the scene and a postmortem found the cause of death was a head injury. A 74-year-old man known to the victim was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital due to concerns for his health. DCI Neil John said: “We have made one arrest and are not looking for anyone else at this time in relation to this investigations. We would reiterate our appeal for anyone with any information to come forward and speak with officers.”
