Alex Ajanaku killing: Met offer £20K reward for information leading to a conviction

The Met have put out a £20,000 reward for anyone with information about the killing of Alex Ajanaku from Greenwich, who was shot in 2021.

Mr Ajanaku was fatally shot on the Beaumont Estate in Leyton, in Waltham Forest, north-east London  at around 1.30am on Wednesday September 1, 2021.

Detectives believe Alex had been at a music event on the Beaumont Estate on the evening of August 31.

The majority of people had left the area by the time of the incident, but a small group remained and were sitting on a bench when shots were fired.

The vehicle that is believed to have been used to commit the murder was a black Kia Sportage which had been stolen from Chingford shortly before midnight on August 16, 2021.

On September 3, 2021, it was found abandoned and fire damaged in Walthamstow, north London.

Detectives have released CCTV footage of the car in Leyton near the Beaumont Estate shortly before Alex was killed.

 

Up to £20,000 is being offered by the Met for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those responsible for Alex’s murder.

Detective sergeant Fenton Davis said: “We are releasing a short clip of the Sportage and are appealing for information about where it was in the days leading up to, and immediately following, the murder.

“We believe the car has links to Leyton, Walthamstow and Upper Clapton.

“Alex was just 18 when he was murdered. His life was brutally ended before it had really begun, leaving his family devastated and desperate for answers.

“There are people out there who know who was responsible for Alex’s death and also know important information about the use and subsequent damage to the stolen Kia. I urge those people to come forward and provide the information to police.”

A 43 year old man was arrested on September 2, 2021, on suspicion of murder. He was subsequently released on bail and following police enquiries was released with no further action to be taken against him.

Anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8345 3775 or the general police non-emergency number 101. They can also tweet @MetCC.

To remain 100 per cent anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Pictured top: Alex Ajanaku (Picture: The Met)