Cops Release Image of Abandoned Car After NHS Worker Murder in Newham
Detectives hunting killers of NHS worker David Gomoh have released a picture of a stolen car abandoned near the crime scene.
Young NHS Hero Stabbed to Death Leaving Home
David Gomoh, 24, was fatally stabbed at around 10.25pm on Sunday, 26 April, just seconds after stepping out of his home in Freemasons Road, Newham.
The tragic attack happened near the junction with Kerry Close, cutting short the life of the promising marketing graduate from London Southbank University.
Stolen Silver Dodge Caliber Spotted Near Scene
Police believe the attackers fled in a stolen silver Dodge Caliber, spotted abandoned at 10.30pm on Lincoln Road, E13. The car was driven through a no-entry sign from Cumberland Road.
- The vehicle had been stolen in Dagenham on 16 April.
- It was fitted with cloned plates and has a distinct temporary wheel on the front passenger side.
Officers urge anyone who saw the car, before or after the murder, to come forward. Dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area could be vital to the investigation.
Family Devastated by Double Tragedy
David’s family is shattered, mourning two deaths within days. His father recently died from a Covid-19 related illness, with the funeral scheduled for 29 April.
Like his nurse mother, David was an NHS keyworker, helping supply crucial equipment during the pandemic.
David was on the phone to a female friend at the time and wasn’t involved in any argument. Detectives say the attack appears totally unprovoked.
Detective Inspector Tony Kirk, Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “David’s family are enduring unimaginable torment. Within days, his mother has lost her husband and son; his sister has lost both her father and brother. Both are heartbroken.
“David was a hardworking young man who had put himself through university. Like his mother, he served the community through the NHS.
“It seems the only reason David was murdered was because he walked down a street. A group of masked men approached him and stabbed him multiple times in a brutal attack.
“David and his family now need the public’s help. If you know anything, please make that phone call. You can remain anonymous, but the family deserve answers and justice.”
No arrests have been made yet. Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) are urging witnesses or anyone with information to call 020 8345 3985 immediately.
