Appeal to trace man in connection with murder of Antonios Antoniadis

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the murder of Antonios Antoniadis in Lewisham.

Police were called at about 09:20hrs on Sunday, 7 July to reports that a man had been assaulted and stabbed in Florence Terrace, SE14.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended. Antonios, aged in his late 20s, was taken to hospital.

Despite two weeks of specialist intensive care hospital treatment, Antonios sadly died on Sunday, 21 July.

A post-mortem examination was carried out and the preliminary cause of death was confirmed as multiple organ failure due to a stab wound to the thigh.

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, leading the investigation said: “We have already charged two people in relation to Antonios' murder. We are now issuing an image of a 19-year-old man named Joshua McCorquodale who we believe may have vital information and we would like to speak with him urgently. McCorquodale may have injuries and we are concerned for his welfare.

“Please, if you have seen McCorquodale call 999 quoting Operation Botany or if you wish to remain completely anonymous then call Crimestoppers- your identity will be protected.”

Anyone with information relating to the attack on 7 July 2024 is asked to call 101 quoting the above or call Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.