Further person charged with murder of Jason Romeo in Clapton

A further person has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Jason Romeo who died following a stabbing in Clapton.

Renaldo Roberts – 25 (20.02.99) of Hobbs Place Estate, E1 will appear in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 27 February charged with murder. He was arrested on Tuesday, 25 February.

Three other men have been charged with Jason’s murder.

Raynolph Asante, 22 (13.03.02) of Pembury Road, Hackney, Travis Mitchell, 22 (23.07.02) of Bodney Road, Hackney and Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards, 21 (21.08.03) of Williams Avenue, Walthamstow have been charged with murder and appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24 February. They have been remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on 3 November.

Detectives have also made a further arrest. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday, 26 February and remains in custody.

Another 19-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday, 25 February has been bailed pending further enquiries.

An investigation was launched after Jason died after being stabbed outside an address in Bodney Road, E5 at 17:59hrs on Tuesday, 18 February. Enquiries remain ongoing.