A Newham mum has made an emotional appeal for help in finding her son’s killer six years on. Sami Sidhom, 18, was stabbed to death while travelling home after watching a West Ham match in Stratford.
Sami had just got off the bus at 11pm on April 16, 2018 when he began being followed by three men and a silver car. CCTV footage shows Sami made his way along Sebert Road and turned left into Cranmer Road. He then turned left into Capel Road before crossing over into Chestnut Avenue where he was followed.
Following the attack, the silver car and another car are seen to drive off. Although 10 people were arrested in connection with the stabbing, nobody has been charged with the crime.
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In an emotional appeal to find out what happened, Sami’s mum Samer said: “My son’s life was taken away for no reason whatsoever. It’s so cruel, he did nothing wrong. If you’re out there, and you know who these people are, I plead with you to do the right thing.
“Sami didn’t deserve this and we need to have justice. If these killers continue walking free, they can just do it to someone else.”
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered by police for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Sami’s murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command leads the investigation. said: “I am hoping that with the passing of six years since Sami’s life was so cruelly taken, someone may now feel that they can tell us who was responsible for his death.
“I know there are people who have information about Sami’s murder. We have received information anonymously over the years, but nobody has ever spoken to us directly – I urge anyone who has information to reach out to us.
“Your information could bring relief to Sami’s family who have suffered years of grief since his death. Any contact will be handled with the utmost discretion. If you can help please do get in touch.“
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is being urged to call detectives on 020 8345 3715. Your information will be dealt with by experienced officers who understand how difficult it can be to make that call.
Or information can be given, 100 per cent anonymously, by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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