Four arrested in Suffolk after fatal stabbing of Wazabakana Elenda Jordan Kukabu in Dagenham

Four people have been arrested in Suffolk in connection with a fatal stabbing in London last week.

Officers were alerted to the scene at about 11.47pm last Friday, May 5, to reports of men armed with machetes near Dagenham Heathway tube station.

Police and ambulance crews attended the scene to find Wazabakana Elenda Jordan Kukabu, 18 – better known as Jordan, from Romford – with stab injuries.

Despite their best efforts, he died at the scene.

A post-mortem conducted on Sunday, May 7, gave his cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.

After the incident a 15-year-old boy was arrested in Colchester on suspicion of murder.

He was also arrested on suspicion of a separate violent disorder offence and remains in custody.

In addition, a 16-year-old and 17-year-old boy, and a 20-year-old man were arrested in Suffolk yesterday evening, also on suspicion of murder and a separate offence of violent disorder.

A fourth man was also arrested in Suffolk, on suspicion of assisting an offender and a separate offence of violent disorder.

All remain in custody.

In addition, a 20-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder was released with no further action taken. However, he was also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, and bailed for this offence.

Detective Chief Inspector James Shirley said: "My thoughts remain with the young man’s family and friends. Dedicated detectives have been working around the clock since this tragic incident as we strive to identify and apprehend those responsible for killing Jordan.

“Our investigation is making significant progress. Local people have provided us with information, which together with forensic enquiries and analysis of CCTV is enabling us to build a picture of what happened on Friday night.

“I am grateful to everyone who has provided information. There will be other people with information that would assist our investigation and I urge them to come forward and share what they know or any relevant footage.”

Officers are appealing for information after the incident.

Anyone who can aid the investigation should contact the Metropolitan Police, quoting crime reference, 8711/05May.