London: £20,000 reward offered on one year anniversary of fatal stabbing

Investigators in the case of a 20-year-old who was killed in a London park are appealing to the public for information on the one-year anniversary of his death – and we at Crimestoppers are offering a £20,000 reward for information given to us, 100% anonymously.

Imran Maroof

Imran Maroof, 20, was stabbed in Plashet Park, Newham, on Saturday, 27 July, 2024. Police officers were called to the park with the London Ambulance service at around 19:38hrs, following reports of a fight. The stabbing took place in broad daylight, in front of many witnesses.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, Imran was pronounced dead at the scene.

It’s hoped that witnesses to the stabbing will come forward with their accounts and/or mobile phone recordings of the stabbing.

At Crimestoppers, we understand that it can be difficult to volunteer information and you might be afraid of possible reprisals. But we guarantee that you will remain 100% anonymous – the only person who will ever know you got in touch with us is you.

If you have information, you can tell us 100% anonymously - guaranteed. Call free on 0800 555 111 or fill in our online form, here on our website:

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The Metropolitan Police’s Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend, Specialist Crime South, said:

"The murder has had a profound impact. Imran's family and friends continue to live with the trauma.

"One year has passed since this senseless killing, and the Met remains committed to bringing those who killed Imran to justice.

“If you were in the vicinity of Plashet Park on the day of the stabbing or know anything that could help us, we need you to contact us.”

“We know that some people may be reluctant or worried to speak directly to the police with information, which is why Crimestoppers is here. We are completely independent and guarantee you will remain 100% anonymous when you contact us.

“We offer a safe way for anyone to come forward and tell us what they know but not who they are. We are unable to identify any phone numbers or IP addresses if you are reporting online.

Imran’s family deserve answers, and we hope this reward will encourage someone to do the right thing and speak up with any information that may help the police.”

Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager for Crimestoppers

The reward is only payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers, rather than to the police, and is available for information our charity receives which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Imran Maroof.

With Crimestoppers, computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.

Anonymity: We guarantee 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: 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 us on 0800 555 111. If you contact our charity via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us.
 
Read more about our rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous.
 
 
27 July 2025