Three Held Over Peckham Murder of Jobari Gooden

Three suspects appeared at Croydon Magistrates Court on Monday, 27 December, accused in connection with the stabbing death of Jobari Gooden in Peckham Rye.

Main Suspect Charged with Murder

Momodou Lamin Faal, 27, from Lyndhurst Way, Peckham, faces a murder charge.

Two Others Charged with Perverting Justice

Olushola Eletu, 39, and Elishah Anderson, 39, both from Lettsom Street, Peckham, are charged with perverting the course of justice.

All three were remanded in custody and are set to appear at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, 30 December.

Police Hunt Witnesses to Deadly Stabbing

Jobari Gooden was fatally stabbed on Friday, 17 December, in the Peckham Rye area. The victim’s family is receiving support from Met Police specialist officers.

Detectives urge anyone with information to come forward. Call 101 and quote reference CAD 4252/17DEC.

You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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