‘We just want justice for Rijkaard’ says mother of the victim of brutal gang attack on Surrey Street Market two years ago
Wanted: Jordan Vincent
It was on this day two years ago that Rijkaard Siafa was the target of a vicious knife and machete attack on Fellmongers Yard, off Surrey Street Market, where he was left to die by his attackers.
After the stabbing, David Walcott and Rammon Mali, together with a third man, strolled down Surrey Street, which was still busy at the end of the market day, crossed Croydon High Street and popped into the Spread Eagle pub, where they went to the bar and ordered three pints of Guinness. They paid with a £20 note.
As they started their stouts, they phoned for a taxi, but when bar staff asked them to remove their hats, as it was against house rules, they walked out of the pub on to Katharine Street, leaving their drinks unfinished.
Siafa was just 22 when he was killed.
Walcott and Mali have since been convicted of the murder of Rijkaard Siafa, while the third man wanted in connection with the brutal attack, Jordan Vincent, remains at large. A year ago, the Met offered a £10,000 reward for information that leads to Vincent’s arrest.
But there has been no further arrest, with some suggestion that Vincent fled abroad.
As Inside Croydon first reported, the best efforts of market workers and emergency services could not save Siafa from dying from the wounds he sustained in the attack. Siafa was stabbed at least 13 times, and suffered two significant wounds, one to his chest.
This weekend, the Metropolitan Police has issued a fresh appeal for information, while Siafa’s mother spoke publicly for the first time.
Hassanatu Bah said: “Rijkaard was deeply loved and is missed every day.
“Even after two years, the pain has not changed.
“We are grateful for the police support throughout. We are asking anyone with information to please come forward.
“No family should have to go through this. We just want answers and justice for Rijkaard.”
Vincent is 29 and, the Met says, is “believed to be from south London”.
Murder victim: Rijkaard Siafa was 22 when he was killed
Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend, who is leading the investigation, said: “Two years on from this horrific murder, our thoughts remain with Rijkaard’s family and friends. Rijkaard lost his life at a young age due to the actions of David Walcott and Rammon Mali, two dangerous and unpredictable individuals who have now been put behind bars.
“We are grateful to those who have come forward so far to help us with our investigation. It is clear from those enquiries that the defendants acted as a team to find and viciously attack Rijkaard.
“We are renewing our appeal to the public for their help in finding the outstanding suspect, Vincent, wanted for Rijkaard’s murder. Any information could help us trace his whereabouts.
“My team will continue to work tirelessly to bring all those responsible to justice. We are determined to do so and appeal for those who could help to come forward.”
Last April, after a five-week trial at the Old Bailey, Walcott, of Turle Road, Norbury, and Mali, of Valley Road, Croydon, were each sentenced to 27 years in prison for Siafa’s murder.
- Anyone who has information or footage can call the police incident room on 0208 721 4961 referencing Op Biscot. To remain 100% anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.
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