Suspects Sought Over London Murder

Police investigating the murder of 22-year-old man in Thamesmead are appealing for any witnesses or information around five suspects.

Moses Nteyoho was stabbed at about 9.30pm on Friday 30 October near to the Tilehurst Point flats on the Tavy Bridge estate, south east London.

London Ambulance Service attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene soon afterwards.

A post mortem examination at the Princess Royal Hospital, Farnborough, gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the heart.

The death is being investigated by officers from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command.

A/DCI Brian Mather said they are appealing for any information about five young men who were on the estate that evening.

"Moses and a friend were on their way to a local youth project which provides social and educational support for young people when they saw a group of five or so young men running towards them.

"Although his friend managed to get away, the group caught up with Moses and attacked him, leaving him with stab wounds as they ran off in the direction of the car park underneath the parade of shops.

"I want to hear from anyone who may have seen this group. They are described as black, aged in their late teens or early 20s, wearing dark, casual clothing with hoods and/or clothing to obscure their faces.

"It's possible they had been elsewhere on the estate that night. Were you in the area and did you see or hear anything suspicious that evening?

"I have no reason to believe that Moses was involved in a gang," the officer said.

"I don't believe he knew his attackers. But at this early stage, I am keeping an open mind as to the motive for this brutal and senseless attack."

Anyone with any information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 3734 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.

(BMcC/KMcA)