The accused in the shocking murder of a 21-year-old film student has declared to the court: “I didn’t kill anybody.”
Ogunyankinnu Speaks Out at Stratford Court
Oluwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, 27, of Enfield, was pictured for the first time as he stood in the dock at Stratford Magistrates’ Court, east London, on Monday. Raising his hands in the air, he insisted the police “got the wrong person.” Charged with the murder of Finbar Sullivan, who died after a fatal stabbing last Tuesday on Primrose Hill, Ogunyankinnu confirmed his identity but was not asked to enter a plea. Instead, he pleaded his innocence directly to the court.
Remanded in Custody, Next Hearing at Old Bailey
District Judge Ashwinder Gill, deeming the case too serious for the magistrates’ court, sent Ogunyankinnu back to custody. He is due to appear next at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
“We are following several lines of inquiry,” said Detective Inspector Andy Griffin from Scotland Yard. “This incident happened in a busy, public park. There may be many witnesses who can help us piece together what happened.” “Footage is circulating on social media around the time of the incident. We urge anyone with information, photos, or videos that could support the investigation to contact us urgently.”
Readers with information are encouraged to reach out to the police as the investigation continues into this tragic killing.
