OP LASTINGHAM - Murder of Ola Raji 21/04/2015
Police are appealing for information on the 10 year anniversary of the attack and murder of Ola Raji on East Surrey Grove on 21st April 2015
Details of Incident
The family of an innocent man who was fatally shot and stabbed while cycling home after watching a football match have appealed for the public's help to get justice.
Ola Raji, a 21-year-old student, was attacked in Peckham on the night of 21 April 2015.
Ola had spent the evening at a friend's house watching a Champion's League football match between Bayern Munich and Porto. Later, while cycling on the East Surrey Grove estate, near Commercial Way SE15, he was stabbed and shot in a senseless attack by two men. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Ola later died in hospital.
Ten years on from his murder. Ola's family and the officers leading the investigation are appealing for any information that could lead to the arrest, charge and prosecution of those responsible.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, who is leading the investigation, said "Ola was an innocent man, in the wrong place at the worst time. His murder has devastated his friends and family, and those in the local community.
"Ten years on, we continue to appeal for anyone who has any information to come forward".
"Were you out in Peckham that night? Were you also watching the football that night, or were you near Commercial Way? Did you see or hear the shooting or anything that struck you as being unusual ?"
"No piece of information is too small, and could be the final piece of the puzzle that leads us to identify Ola's attackers"
Contact Information
If you would prefer to speak to a police officer regarding this incident, please call 020 7175 2206.
Or call 101 quoting Operation LASTINGHAM, or post on X @MetCC quoting CAD 2597/16APR25.
To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity 'Crimestoppers' on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org