Suspect charged with murder after Croydon man, 22, stabbed to death

A suspect has appeared in court accused of murdering a young man in south London.

Rijkaard Siafa, 22, was fatally stabbed in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon.

Bystanders gave him first aid before paramedics and the London Air Ambulance arrived, but Mr Siafa died at the scene just after 6pm on April 12.

David Walcott, 34, of Turle Road, Norbury, is accused of murdering him.

Walcott was arrested in the early hours of Friday by Metropolitan Police officers investigating the murder.

He appeared before Bromley Magistrates’ Court later on Saturday.

Mr Siafa’s family have been informed of this development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers, a police spokesman said.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Rijkaard’s family and friends as they come to terms with his death following this shocking incident.

“This loss has left an irreparable hole in their family and I would ask that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.

“I would also like to thank those members of the public who rushed to Rijkaard’s aid immediately afterwards.

“I would urge anyone who saw the events unfolding and has not yet contacted the police to do so immediately.

“Local residents will continue to see an increased police presence in the Fellmongers Yard area – if you have any concerns please speak to one of them.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting CAD6022/12Apr. You can also give anonymous information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.