‘Shock’ as 27-year-old man dies after being stabbed in broad daylight in Peckham

Police are appealing for anyone with information about a fatal stabbing of a man in Peckham on Friday to come forward.

Jobari Gooden, 27, died of stab wounds in hospital after a fight in broad daylight.

Police were called to reports of a fight outside House of Ramish 2 barber’s on Choumert Road, at around 3.15pm on Friday, December 17.

Mr Gooden was found at the location with stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where he later died.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, the senior investigating officer, said: “My thoughts, first and foremost, are with Jobari’s family. We will continue to offer them every support.

“This attack took place in the early afternoon and in the middle of Peckham Rye. We know the area was busy, with people going to the shops or the market. I expect that many people saw the fight, the knife that was used and the subsequent fatal attack.

“We desperately need those people to come forward. I understand that to do so may be daunting but it could also be the step that helps us bring those responsible for Jobari’s murder to justice.

“Our officers are experienced and will treat any information sensitively. If you know anything that could help us, please make that call or go online and tell us what you know.”

Detectives have launched an online portal to allow members of the public to submit evidence and are encouraging anyone who saw the fight, the stabbing or anyone who has other information about what took place to come forward.

There is also the option to provide evidence anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers by phone or online.

Additional officers are deployed to the area where the incident took place to provide reassurance.

Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Smith, from the local policing team in Southwark, said: “Our thoughts are with Jobari’s family as they come to terms with this loss.

“To have a loved one taken from them in these circumstances just days before Christmas is devastating.

“We understand that the community will be shocked at the brazenness of such an attack, taking place as it did in the afternoon on a busy shopping street.

“We share that shock and would like to reassure residents that officers will be in the area in the coming days, providing a visible policing presence and ensuring local people can go about their business safely and without fear of violence.

“I’d urge anyone who has concerns to speak to officers. They are there to help and to provide reassurance in whatever way they can.”