Unsolved murders in London: 2023

Ten homicides in London within the yr 2023 stay unsolved. Are you able to assist remedy these crimes? Contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.

Fernando Johnson, 23, was shot lifeless in in Rosebank Approach, North Acton, Ealing, on 26 January 2023.

He was attacked shortly after he arrived house in a Mercedes automotive at round 2.15am. Fernando, an aspiring musician and former youth footballer, died on the scene.

A person was arrested on suspicion of homicide and launched on bail.

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Denby stated: “We’re eager to listen to who might need been in and across the space on the time of this incident. I urge you to verify doorbell cameras and sprint cam footage for something you will have captured – it doesn’t matter should you assume it’s insignificant, we nonetheless wish to obtain it.”

He was enormously liked by household and pals and well-known to the group he at all times had a smile on his face and greeted everybody with an enormous smile and hug. He was a loving household man. He wished the world to listen to his story via his music. He was obsessed with reaching his ambitions. He was a proficient footballer and performed for QPR as a teen.

He was very well mannered and good with folks of all ages. It’s an amazing loss to the household and group, we’ll be certain his reminiscence lives on. His mom, father, grandmother and two elder brothers are devastated like all of us. He was the apple of their eye.’

Assertion from household of Fernando Johnson

Tiffany Regis, 15, died in a hearth at a block of flats in Tollgate Street, Beckton, Newham, at round 5.30pm on 6 April. A postmortem gave the reason for demise as smoke inhalation. 5 others on the deal with have been injured.

Police stated the hearth was being handled as arson and arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of homicide.

DCI Joanna Yorke stated: “I do know that there have been quite a lot of younger folks and residents contained in the deal with earlier than the hearth occurred and our enquiries are ongoing to establish everybody who was there, not least of all to make sure that everyone seems to be okay. We’re nonetheless eager to listen to from anybody who was current or has any data however has not but spoken with police. Please get in contact.”

Alex Josephs, 29, was stabbed in Malyons Street, Ladywell, Lewisham, at round 1.59pm on 10 Might.

Police and paramedics arrived to search out him injured inside his gray BMW automotive. He was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

DCI Kate Kieran stated: “This was a stunning incident that passed off on a busy road in the course of the day. There have been a lot of witnesses. When you’ve got footage or data however haven’t but spoken to police, please do get in contact.”

4 folks have been arrested however no person has been charged.

Emiliano Hasanpapaj, 22, was stabbed throughout a combat involving a bunch of individuals in Berkshire Gardens, Palmer’s Inexperienced, Enfield, at round 11.50pm on 11 July.

He attended hospital with a stab wound however died a short while later.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of homicide and launched on police bail. No one has been charged.

Claudyo Jauad Lafayette, 17, was stabbed throughout a combat in Granville Street, Kilburn/North Maida Vale, Brent, at round 11.22pm on 14 July.

He died on the scene and a postmortem gave the reason for demise as a stab wound to the stomach. A second 17-year-old boy was additionally injured

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers stated: “A party has led to tragedy, and a household has been left mourning the lack of a younger man who had his entire life forward of him. Did you see or hear something? Did you movie the incident in your cellphone? Name us and tell us what occurred.”

Ibrahim Pertek, 52, died in hospital on 1 August, two weeks after he was assaulted throughout a suspected theft.

Police stated Mr Pertek was attacked in an alley subsequent to Wooden Inexperienced Library on Wooden Inexperienced Excessive Street at round 1.10am on 16 July.

The emergency companies have been known as at 2.50am and he was taken to hospital in crucial situation with a severe head damage. A homicide investigation was launched after his demise.

Detective Inspector Andy Griffin stated: “We’re asking for anybody who was across the space of Wooden Inexperienced Excessive Street right now to contact police, notably any motorist who was passing whereas utilizing a splash cam. We consider Mr Pertek was seen by folks previous to him being injured, and we wish these folks to come back ahead and communicate to us. We’re releasing a photograph of Mr Pertek and I’d ask folks to have a look at it fastidiously and get in touch with police should you bear in mind seeing him.”

Ronaldo Scott, 21, was stabbed in Morrison Street, Brixton, Lambeth, at round 12.08pm on 4 September.

He collapsed at a youngsters’s playground and died on the scene, not removed from his household house.

Ronaldo additionally used the title Skengroy and had been often known as a member of the UK drill group 150 primarily based in Angell City. His household stated he had lately began a development course for a profession within the constructing commerce.

Witnesses claimed a number of males jumped out of a automotive and attacked him on the street. Police appealed for details about two suspects seen on CCTV working away from the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who leads the investigation stated: “I do know that some folks don’t wish to communicate to the police and I perceive why. Chances are you’ll be frightened or have had issues or a foul expertise with police prior to now. Please know that you simply don’t have to talk on to us – there are two methods you may present us with data and photographs that’s essential for our investigation with out giving us your particulars. You’ll be able to name Crimestoppers 100% anonymously. They won’t move your particulars onto us and they don’t seem to be a part of the police – they’re utterly impartial. “You’ll be able to submit video footage from cell phones, CCTV digital camera’s, doorbells or dash-cams or data by way of this hyperlink for the investigation – Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).”

David Ackerley, 45, was discovered lifeless at his house in Cedar Court docket, Boston Manor Street, Brentford, Hounslow, after he was reported lacking to police at 9.30am on 8 October.

A autopsy examination decided the reason for demise was a mind haemorrhage.

Police stated he had been assaulted exterior his house between 6.15pm and 6.30pm on 30 October and had acquired hospital therapy for an damage to his face.

Detectives are interesting for assist tracing Jack Hill, aged round 22 and also called Jimmy Brazil.

Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan stated: “David’s grieving household have many questions on what occurred to him, and we at the moment are attempting to offer them with solutions. A part of this essential work is constructing an image of David’s life, the folks he related to and incidents he was concerned in. I’m positive many individuals will know and recognise David from the native space. He had his vulnerabilities and other people could have seen him out and about. We nonetheless want the general public’s assist to know extra about David, or about any incidents he might need been concerned in. Please contact us immediately.”

Ilyas Habibi, 17, was stabbed close to Sutton Railway Station in Sutton Excessive Road, Sutton, at round 7.08pm on 5 December.

He was pronounced lifeless on the scene at 7.53pm. The reason for demise was recorded at postmortem as a stab wound to the neck.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Nolan stated: “We all know that Ilyas arrived at Sutton Excessive Road by practice. Minutes after he got here out of the station he was concerned in an altercation with the suspect who then fled the scene. Ilyas had suffered deadly wounds.”

Police stated the suspect fled the nation by way of London Gatwick Airport on 9 December. He has not but been positioned and no person has been charged with homicide.

Ahmed Jama, 29, was stabbed close to Gaymead within the Abbey Property off Abbey Street, St John’s Wooden, Camden, at round 7.32pm on 29 December.

He was taken to hospital however was pronounced lifeless at 9.55pm.

Police stated on 25 January 2024 that Arlind Hashani, 20, was wished in reference to the homicide.

The next instances may very well be included however we await additional data:

Darren Augustine, 44, was stabbed as he and one other man tried to burgle a home in Brentford, Hounslow on 26 April. He was discovered injured after police have been known as to reviews of intruders on the deal with in Brentwick Gardens at 5.15am and was pronounced lifeless on the scene. A postmortem gave the reason for demise as stab wounds to the chest and stomach. Police arrested eight males and three ladies on suspicion of homicide. Ten of these have been later launched with no additional motion however a 28-year-old man stays on police bail because the investigation continues. Detectives try to hint a person who was with Darren after they tried to achieve entry with the intent to hold out a housebreaking. DI Jason Fitzpatrick stated: “CCTV evaluation has confirmed this man was with Darren and attended the flat in Brentwick Gardens – we have to know who he’s and I’d urge anybody who is aware of his id to come back ahead and communicate to police.” Darren’s household stated: “Darren was a household man, he leaves behind his household together with two youngsters, he didn’t have a foul bone in his physique.”

Ann Murphy, 77, was discovered lifeless in a residence in in Harold Street, North Acton, Ealing, after police have been alerted to considerations about her welfare at 6.39pm on 25 June. She was pronounced lifeless on the scene and a postmortem discovered the reason for demise was a head damage. A 74-year-old man recognized to the sufferer was arrested on the scene on suspicion of homicide and brought to hospital resulting from considerations for his well being. DCI Neil John stated: “Now we have made one arrest and will not be in search of anybody else right now in relation to this investigations. We’d reiterate our attraction for anybody with any data to come back ahead and communicate with officers.”