UK Police Seek Help in Hunt for a Murder Suspect Believed to be Hiding in Kenya

Police in the UK have sought help in the hunt for a murder suspect who is believed to have fled to Kenya after stabbing to death a man in a London street.

The Metropolitan Police believe the suspect identified as Ahmed Mohamed fled to Kenya after the killing Taofeek Lamidi in the brutal attack on New Year's Eve five years ago. 

Lamidi, 20, was found lying on Memorial Avenue in West Ham shortly after 7.30 pm and was pronounced dead at 8.22 pm despite efforts by doctors to save his life.

UK authorities have called for anyone who knows the 25-year-old suspect’s whereabouts to contact them, saying 'Taofeek's family deserve justice'.

“Almost five years have passed since this horrific incident that took a young man from his family, and our investigation very much remains ongoing. Taofeek's family deserve justice and we will not rest until we locate those responsible and bring them before the courts,” said Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley.

“If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Ahmed Mohamed, then I urge you to please do the right thing, get in touch with us.”

The detective said Lamidi was repeatedly stabbed and was found lying in the street suffering horrific injuries from which he did not recover

“Violent incidents such as this have no place on London's streets, and we are following up a number of lines of inquiry to locate Mohamed. Memorial Avenue is a busy residential area close to West Ham station. I know that there were people in the area who witnessed the incident, and I need them to come forward. Any information provided will be treated with the strictest confidence,” he added.