Detectives have now released an image of 25-year-old Renaldo Roberts, who they would like to speak to over the fatal stabbing of Jason Romeo, 20, in Hackney, East London
Police have issued the image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a murder outside a home.
Jason Romeo, 20, was fatally stabbed outside a home in Hackney, East London at 5.59pm on Tuesday. Detectives have now released an image of 25-year-old Renaldo Roberts, who they would like to speak with in connection with the investigation. He is known to have connections across Hackney and Dagenham. Members of the public are urged not to approach him, and instead call 999.
An investigation remains ongoing and three men have been charged in connection with Jason’s murder. Raynolph Asante, 22, Travis Mitchell, 21, and Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards, 21 have been charged and appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Met Police Detective Superintendent Kelly Allen of Specialist Crime North said: “This investigation has moved quickly with officers arresting four men within five days. We are now in the position to release Renaldo Robert’s details, who we would like to speak with to assist with our enquiries. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please do not approach him and call 999 referencing CAD 5635/18FEB.”
Police officers in Hackney have been using additional stop and search powers since the incident and a section 60 order was authorised for the area during the weekend, giving officers the power to stop and search a person without reasonable suspicion. Explaining the measure, Detective Superintendent Vicky Tunstall of Central East Command Unit said: “We understand that the increased police presence in Hackney this week will be concerning for residents. Our officers will remain in the area carrying out increased patrols. I’d encourage residents to discuss any concerns they may have with officers on patrol.
“Reducing knife crime is a key focus and we will continue to work closely with partners for a safe borough. I’d encourage anyone with information about those who could cause harm within our community, to contact us directly or through Crimestoppers.” Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of Renaldo Roberts is asked to contact the police on 999 as soon as possible, quoting the reference 5635/18Feb.
