Jonah Ho-Shue, 24, was stabbed to death in Stroud Green on 4th January 2024 but no-one has yet been charged

A £20,000 reward has been offered by detectives one year on from the fatal stabbing of a young man in Stroud Green.

Although five people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering 24-year-old Jonah Ho-Shue in Albert Road on Thursday, 4th January 2024, none have yet been charged and more information is being sought.

Jonah’s family have also issued an emotional appeal for help from the public.

Investigating officers are offering the £20,000 reward for any information which leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible.

In their recent appeal for information, one of Jonah’s family members said: “It’s hard for me and my family and his friends to talk about Jonah in the past tense. He should be here, we should be talking about him in the present.

“He was a loving brother, son, cousin, uncle and a grandson and our hearts are broken. I wouldn’t want anybody to go through what we’ve been through as a family.

“I’m appealing for anybody who has information, even if you think it’s small, please come forward, please ease my family’s pain by doing the right thing.”

Officers were called at 10.43pm on Thursday, 4th January 2024 following reports of a serious assault. Jonah died at the scene after sustaining a stab wound to his arm.

An investigation by the Metropolitan Police remains ongoing. Since the investigation was launched, five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Jonah’s death. Three men, aged 23, 24 and 25, and two women, aged 25 and 29, remain under investigation and one man has since been released without further action.

Detective Inspector Emma Sharp said: “We are continuing to work hard to find those responsible for Jonah’s death.

“Jonah’s family have faced the past year without the answers they deserve. There are people amongst our communities who know what happened to Jonah and now is the time to come forward.

“We understand that those with information may be concerned, but please, contact us to help give Jonah’s family the justice they deserve.”

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 3715 or via 101 quoting ‘Operation Bardcole’. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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