New Arrest in Hammersmith over Murder of Tudor Simionov
Two local men among five now in custody following fatal stabbing in Park Lane
Tudor Simionov
A 23 year-old man has been arrested in Hammersmith for murder and violent disorder by detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Tudor Simionov in central London on New Year's Day.
This is one of three new arrests made separately over the last 24 hours.
The arrests began on the evening of Monday 28 January when a 25 year-old man presented himself at a central London police station.
The second man, aged 20 was arrested following an arrest enquiry at an address in Brent at around 6am on Tuesday, 29 January.
When he saw the police he attempted to run away but was detained by a police dog. He is currently receiving treatment for an injury to his leg sustained after he jumped from a window. His condition is not serious.
The third man, 23 was arrested on Tuesday in Hammersmith for murder and violent disorder and he and the 25 year-old are now in custody at a central London police station.
A second man from Hammersmith, named as 25-year-old Ahmed Munajed, has already been charged with violent disorder in connection with this case, and a 26 year-old woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice.
Detectives are also still appealing for information to help trace Fulham man Ossama Hamed, 25, and 23-year-old Nor Aden Hamada, pictured below in images released by police who describe them as 'dangerous individuals'. It is feared they have fled the country with reports suggesting Hamed may be in Jordan
Tudor Simionov, 33, died after being stabbed following an incident at Fountain House in Park Lane at around 5.35 am on New Year's Day.
Mr Simionov was acting as security for a private party on Park Lane when an altercation developed outside the event and he was called to the front door. It is alleged that a group of men were trying to gain access to the party. Snapchat footage filmed just before his death shows Mr Simionov pushing away a group of nine men who were trying to get access to the house. Moments later he was stabbed in the chest.
Three of his colleagues received knife injuries, including one woman. They have all since been released from hospital.
Detective Inspector Garry Moncrieff of the Homicide and Major Crime Command said: "Our investigation continues to move at pace. We now have three arrests for murder and a woman charged with perverting the course of justice and a man charged with violent disorder.
"The three men will now be questioned by investigators. However, we will not stop until we have apprehended all those who have played a part in Tudor's murder. Two other men sought remain at large.
"Ossama Hamed and Nor Aden Hamada are dangerous individuals who need to be apprehended. I would urge anyone who has seen them, or knows of their whereabouts, to contact police immediately.
"These are live lines of enquiry, therefore I am not willing to speculate on where they may be but rest assured we are working with colleagues to ensure that if they are in this country, or overseas, we will track them down."
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hamed and Hamada, or who has information that could assist this investigation, including any footage from that morning, is asked to contact the incident room on 101 and quote 3276/1Jan or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Anyone who has an immediate sighting of Hamed or Hamada is asked to please dial 999.
Ossama Hamed and Nor Aden Hamada
Ealing-based Imran Mostafa Kamel, the 26-year-old son of imprisoned radical Islamic preacher Abu Hamza, was charged with firearms offences by officers who are investigating the murder, but they say that his arrest was unconnected with the events on Park Lane. He is currently on remand in Wandsworth prison and due to appear in court at the end of this month.
January 29, 2019