Key Points:
- A fourth person, Renaldo Roberts, 25, has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Jason Romeo in Hackney.
- Jason Romeo was stabbed outside an address on Bodney Road, Lower Clapton, on 18 February before 18:00 GMT.
- Roberts, of Hobbs Place Estate, will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
- Three other men—Raynolph Asante, 22, Travis Mitchell, 21, and Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards, 21—were previously charged and remanded in custody.
- The three men are scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on 3 November.
- A 19-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday and remains in custody on suspicion of murder.
- Another 19-year-old arrested on Tuesday has been bailed pending further inquiries.
- The Metropolitan Police’s investigation remains ongoing.
A fourth suspect has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Jason Romeo, who was fatally stabbed in east London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Renaldo Roberts, 25, of Hobbs Place Estate, was arrested on Tuesday and has now been formally charged with murder. He is scheduled to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
What happened on the night of the stabbing?
The incident took place on 18 February outside an address on Bodney Road in Lower Clapton, Hackney. Emergency services were alerted shortly before 18:00 GMT following reports of a stabbing. Despite efforts by paramedics, Jason Romeo succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Who else has been charged in the case?
Three other men have already been charged with Mr Romeo’s murder. Raynolph Asante, 22, and Travis Mitchell, 21, both from Hackney, along with Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards, 21, from Walthamstow, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday. They have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at the Old Bailey on 3 November.
Are there any other arrests?
The police have made further arrests in connection with the investigation. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody on Wednesday on suspicion of murder and remains under police detention. Another 19-year-old who was arrested on Tuesday has been released on bail while further inquiries continue.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The Metropolitan Police have stated that investigations remain ongoing. Authorities continue to gather evidence and review any further potential leads related to the incident. Officers have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
