Reward offered in search for stab victim’s killers

A £20,000 reward has been offered for help to find those responsible for the fatal stabbing of a man in east London one year ago.

Imran Maroof, 20, was found in Plashet Park, Newham on 27 July after officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to reports of a fight. He died at the scene.

Two teenage boys were also discovered at the same place – one with stab injuries and the second with head injuries, but neither were said to be in a life-threatening condition.

A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder in August, but the case against him was discontinued, the force said.

Det Ch Insp Samantha Townsend said the fatal stabbing has had a “profound impact”.

“Imran’s family and friends continue to live with the trauma,” she said.

“One year has passed since this senseless killing, and the Met remains committed to bringing those who killed Imran to justice.”

She added: “If you were in the vicinity of Plashet Park on the day of the stabbing or know anything that could help us, we need you to contact us.”

Alexa Loukas, Crimestoppers manager for London, said Mr Maroof’s family “deserve answers”.

“We hope this reward will encourage someone to do the right thing and speak up with any information that may help the police.”

Anyone with information can contact Crimestoppers anonymously, she said.