Scotland Yard has named three suspects that detectives are urgently trying to trace over the murder of a young man in east London earlier this week.
Jason Romeo, 20, was stabbed to death on a street in Hackney on Tuesday evening.
Detectives have now issued photographs and named three men they are actively searching for, and have warned the public not to approach them.
The suspects are Raynolph Asante, 22, Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards, 21, and 21-year-old Travis Mitchell.
The suspects are Raynolph Asante (right), 22, Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards (middle), 21, and 21-year-old Travis Mitchell (left)
Met Police
Officers say all three are known to frequent areas around Hackney, Walthamstow and Deptford.
Police and paramedics were called to reports of a stabbing on Bodney Street in Hackney just before 6pm on Tuesday.
Despite the efforts of medics, the 20-year-old victim was declared dead at the scene.
Detective Superintendent Kelly Allen, who is leading the murder investigation, said: “Our team is working tirelessly to identity those responsible for Jason’s murder.
"We now need the public’s help to trace Asante, Bailey-Edwards and Mitchell.
"I would urge anybody with information about their whereabouts to contact us immediately by calling 999."
However, the public are being not to approach the three men if they spot them.
Superintendent Allen added: “Once again I would like to thank the local community in Hackney for their support.
Detectives have now issued photographs and named three men they are actively searching for, and have warned the public not to approach them (stock image)
PA"Officers have conducted increased weapons searches, reassurance patrols and will carry out house-to-house enquires this weekend. This can be intrusive and disruptive, however it’s essential, and your patience is appreciated.”
Earlier this week, a Hackney resident who said he had known Romeo for years, described him as a “good guy” who “was not a trouble-maker”.
A woman who said she was a family friend said: “What did he do to be dead? He’s like a family friend to me. To me and my son.
"My son is at home. I can not even tell him that this boy is dead.”
Jason Romeo’s death is the fifth fatal stabbing in London so far this year.