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Anthony France

Police manhunt after man, 22, stabbed to death in machete attack in Croydon

Jordan Vincent, left, is being sought over the fatal stabbing of Rijkaard Siafa in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon - (Metropolitan Police)

Detectives have named a suspect wanted over the murder of a young man in south London.

Jordan Vincent, 27, is being sought in connection with the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Rijkaard Siafa in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon.

Mr Siafa was attacked with a machete and suffered at least two significant stab wounds, one to his chest on April 12.

The Metropolitan Police said Vincent has ties to Essex and Sussex.

A spokesman warned the public not to approach him but to call 999 with immediate sightings.

Passers-by gave Mr Siafa first aid before paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance arrived, but he died at the scene just after 6pm.

Previously, Rammon Mali, 32, of Valley Road, Kenley was arrested at Gatwick Airport having returned to the UK from Senegal on 5 May.

He is accused of murder and will stand trial at the Old Bailey on January 20 alongside David Walcott, 34, of Turle Road, Norbury.

Rijkaard Siafa, 22, died in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon (Metropolitan Police)

On social media, Scotland Yard said: “Detectives would like to speak to Jordan Vincent in relation to the murder of Rijkaard Siafa in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon.

“Police are appealing for any information as to his whereabouts.

“Rijkaard was fatally stabbed at around 6pm. Two people have been arrested and charged.”

A 51-year-old woman detained on suspicion of perverting the course of justice is bailed to return at a later date.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from the Specialist Crime Command, said at the time: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Rijkaard’s family and friends who are coming to terms with his death following this shocking incident.

“This loss has ripped an irreparable hole in their family and I would ask their privacy is respected at this difficult time.

Police at Fellmongers Yard, Croydon (Simon Bates/PA Wire)

“I would also like to thank those members of the public who rushed help Rijkaard in the immediate aftermath.

“I would urge anyone who saw events unfold and has yet to contact police to do immediately.”

Anyone who knows where Vincent is can call Operation Biscot on 0208 721 4961 or provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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