Crimewatch Appeal On Teens Murder

The police are renewing their appeals for witnesses in connection with the murder of 19-year old Edvin Johnson.

A TV Crimewatch reconstruction of Edvin's murder, including an emotional interview with his mother Genevieve, was broadcast this week in the hope that it will encourage witnesses to come forward.

Police are continuing to offer a £20,000 reward for information that leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

They were called at approx. 9pm on Sunday 16 September 2007 to reports of a man suffering from stab wounds. Edvin was found in a stairwell at Barnet House on the Crawford Estate, SE5.

London Ambulance Service attended and Edvin was taken to Kings College Hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of a single stab wound to the groin.

Investigations have revealed that a group of approximately 12 youths were on the estate at the time of the incident and it is believed that five of these youths attacked Edvin and another man. Neither man is believed to have been the intended target.

Three knives were recovered during subsequent searches of the area. One of these had Edvin's blood on it. They are distinctive stainless steel knives that would have been part of kitchen sets and it is hoped that someone will recognise them.

DCI Andy Redwood of the Met's Homicide and Serious Crime Command, said: "Two years on we are renewing appeals for witnesses to come forward.

"I specifically hope that the seven youths who were not part of the group that attacked Edvin, have the courage to come forward and speak out against the cowards who committed this offence.

"I would urge anyone with information, particularly anyone who remembers a knife going missing in September 2007 to contact the incident room on 020 7321 9251, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Any information we receive will be treated in confidence."

(BMcC/NS)