Man Extradited from Albania Over Camden Murder
Elton Sefa, 22, has been extradited from Albania and charged with the murder of John Woodward in Camden back in April 2018. The Albanian national was arrested in Durres on 28 February following an international extradition request and has now been brought back to the UK.
Charged with Murder, Next Court Date Set
Sefa arrived at Gatwick Airport on Tuesday, 14 January at around 2:40pm. He was immediately taken into custody and charged with murder. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 15 January. The family of victim John Woodward have been informed of these developments.
The Camden Killing: What Happened?
John Woodward, 47, was found dead on the roof of the Pressman Mastermelts building in Hatton Garden on 17 April 2018. Initially thought to have fallen from height, a post-mortem revealed blunt force trauma to the head as the cause of death.
- Police were called at 2:40pm after reports of an injured man on the roof.
- Woodward, a builder working at the site, was pronounced dead at 3:07pm.
- A 24-year-old man was arrested but later de-arrested regarding the murder charge.
Police Urge Public to Help Find Wanted Suspects
Authorities stress the importance of public tip-offs to help prevent and solve crimes. “You are our eyes and ears,” police say. They urge locals to report any suspicious activity or information on wanted individuals, who may have committed crimes or skipped bail, probation, or court.
“One phone call could help potentially solve or even prevent a crime from happening. You could help save lives.”
