On fifth anniversary of teenager’s drive-by murder in Kennington we offer £20,000 information reward

We are supporting the investigation to help solve the murder of a teenager who was shot dead five years ago.

17-year-old Rhyhiem Ainsworth Barton was murdered on the evening of Saturday May 5, 2018 at around 6pm. Shots were fired from a passing BMW car that struck Rhyhiem as he was believed to be standing with friends on the corner of John Ruskin Street and Camberwell New Road in Kennington, south London. 

He died shortly after from his injuries.

                                     give information anonymously here

There were people present who have, so far, remained silent. Crimestoppers is reaching out by reminding everyone that those with information have the option of doing something positive after Rhyhiem’s murder whilst staying completely anonymous. No police, no courts, no witness statements, no comeback. 

Despite the Met Police conducting extensive enquiries leading to a number of arrests, no one has been charged or found guilty for their involvement in his murder.

Crimestoppers – the charity which is independent of the police – is supporting the investigation by offering up to £20,000 for anonymous information exclusively received that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Rhyhiem Ainsworth Barton. Contact our charity anonymously online and complete a simple and secure form. Alternatively, call freephone 0800 555 111 to talk anonymously to a specially-trained call agent at our charity’s 24/7 UK Contact Centre. 

“I speak for so many others when I express my deep sadness for Rhyhiem’s tragic death and that those responsible have yet to face up to the consequences of their actions. 

“So far, no one has come forward with information that can make a difference.  Crimestoppers is here to help make all our communities safe by giving people a way to speak up about crime, completely anonymously. You can talk to us with no comeback. That means we never ask for or store any of your personal details. 

“Please speak up anonymously by either calling our UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or use our website’s simple and secure anonymous online form. 

“We cannot trace your call or track your IP address and we never ask for or record any personal information from those who trust us with their crime information. No one will ever know you contacted us. What you know, even if you think it’s insignificant, could make a difference.” 

Alexa Loukas, Crimestoppers London Regional Manager

Anonymity:

Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility. 

Claiming a reward:

Whilst the overwhelming majority of people who contact Crimestoppers do so without asking for a reward, the £20,000 offer is available to encourage someone with vital information to come forward, anonymously. 

The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling the charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact Crimestoppers via the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested. You must log back in 24 hours later to get the code. You will be asked to check with Crimestoppers two months later with the reward code to see if there has been a positive result. 

More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.