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Mike Bedigan

Sister of man stabbed to death at illegal rave urges break in silence over murder

The sister of a man who was stabbed to death at an illegal rave has urged others to break their silence over his murder.

Jason Nyarko, 26, died after an incident at a warehouse in Bermondsey, south-east London, on Saturday June 26.

The Metropolitan Police have said anyone who attended the unlicensed event will not "get in any kind of trouble" if they come forward.

Officers were called at around 11.45pm following reports that a man had been stabbed inside an industrial unit in Stockholm Road.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, Mr Nyarko was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Mr Nyarko was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later (Met Police)

Investigators have released images of a number of potential witnesses they would like to speak to, and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or filmed any arguments or fights at the warehouse.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: "While we have made progress with our investigation, we know there are a lot of people who were there that evening who have not yet come forward.

"We know that there may be some reluctance to speak to us because this was an unlicensed music event which took place during Covid.

Police have released image of witnesses who may be able to help with the investigation (PA)
CCTV images of witnesses who police say may be able to help with the investigation (PA)

"I have a very clear message for anyone worried about this - you will not get in any kind of trouble for attending this rave."

He continued: "You might think what you saw or heard that evening is not relevant to us.

"That is not the case. Any information you have, no matter how insignificant you believe it to be, could prove vital to our investigation."

Mr Nyarko's family said the incident has devastated their lives and urged people to "do the right thing".

An image of a possible witness after Jason Nyarko was stabbed at a warehouse rave (PA)
A CCTV image of another witness who may be able to provide more detail on the incident as a witness (PA)

His sister, Goldie Nyarko, said: "It has been extremely difficult to face what has now become our reality and to accept and come to terms with what happened to Jason.

"To be honest we don't think we ever will.

"Losing Jason has ripped apart our family, devastated our lives and has left us heartbroken.

"Words will never be enough to convey how painful each day without our Jason is.

"Not only was Jason a twin, a brother, a son, an uncle, a cousin and a nephew, he was the one who kept the family strong and together.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward and have released images of those who may be able to help with their investigation (PA)

"He was loved by so many and the impact of his death has left so many broken. Twenty-six years of happiness - that's all we had.

"Even though we will never get Jason back, he deserves justice for what happened to him that evening.

"We know a lot of people have not come forward and we need those people to do so.

Police say the witnesses will not be questioned over their attendance of the rave (PA)
A CCTV image of a woman who may be able to help the investigation into the stabbing of Jason Nyarko (PA)

"Please just do the right thing. Jason went for a night out and never came back home.

"We never got to say goodbye. Someone chose to senselessly take his life away in the most horrific way."

Anyone who attended the event and has information can call the Met incident room on 020 8721 4205.

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