Man, 24, charged with murder of missing 20-year-old Jamie Gilbey

Detectives investigating the disappearance of 20-year-old Jamie Gilbey have charged a man with his murder.

Dejour Jones, 24, of no fixed address was charged on Friday, 4 March.

He will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 7 March.

Specialist officers are continuing to carry out searches of South Norwood Lakes in Croydon.

Police are asking for anyone who may have been fishing or using the path around the lake to call police if they think they saw anything suspicious. They also want to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity on roads near the lake, namely: Auckland Road, Sylvan Road and Woodvale Avenue.

At about 1.45pm on Sunday, 27 February, officers on patrol discovered a number of suspicious items near Love Lane in South Norwood. These have been sent for further analysis.

If you have any information please contact the homicide team on 020 8721 4622. To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.