Fresh appeal for witnesses to murder of disabled man in his mobility scooter
Jade Barnett was stabbed in Clapton on Wednesday afternoon
Detectives investigating the murder of a disabled man in Hackney have put out a fresh appeal for witnesses and information.
Jade Anthony Barnett, 38, was stabbed in Rushmore Road, Clapton while in his mobility scooter at around 3:40pm on Wednesday, 28 August.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command leads the investigation and said:
“I want to reassure the local community that my team of experienced detectives is making good progress as we piece together the events that led to Jade’s murder and work to identify whoever is responsible.
“But we still need your help. Jade was stabbed in the street during the middle of the day. I know there are people who have yet to come forward to police for whatever reason who will have seen what happened or taken pictures or video as events unfolded.
“We have set up a dedicated portal so you can upload images and footage – please do this or get in contact so we can work together to provide answers to Jade’s loved ones about what happened to him and hold whoever is responsible to account.”
Two men – aged 28 and aged 21 – who were arrested on suspicion of murder have now been released with no further action.
Jade’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers and are being kept updated with developments.
The investigation was launched after police were called to Rushmore Road after receiving calls about Jade being stabbed. Jade – who is disabled – was on his mobility scooter at the time of the incident. The scooter was left at the scene. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances and to establish why Jade was stabbed.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting CAD 4793/28AUG.