Man Charged with South Ealing Murder
Dennis Akpomedaye accused of stabbing Ania Jedrkowiak to death
Murdered woman named as Ania Jedrkowiak
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Police have this Wednesday evening (18 May) charged a 29-year-old man in connection with the killing of Ania Jedrkowiak in South Ealing the previous day.
Dennis Akpomedaye of Blewitt Street, Newport will appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 19 May.
21-year-old Ms Jedrkowiak, a Polish national, was returning home from work at the Las Iguanas restaurant in central Ealing shortly after midnight with a friend when she was attacked and stabbed multiple times in Roberts Alley which is near Church Gardens. Despite the best efforts of paramedics she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police say that the man who has been charged was known to her. Unconfirmed reports suggest that they became acquainted when they were both working in the Bristol area.
A 20-year-old man arrested in the immediate aftermath of Ms Jedrkowiak’s death was released with no further action to be taken against him.
The victim’s family have been informed of her death and are being supported by specialist officers.
Enquiries by the Met's Specialist Crime Command are ongoing in an investigation that has been designated as Operation Wayfont. They have released a short piece of video footage of two men who were in the vicinity who they wish to speak to as potential witnesses. The police have stressed these men are not suspects.
Police believe these two men could have information that would assist their investigation
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said, “We are examining CCTV and speaking to any witnesses who have come forward. However, we are always keen to hear from anyone else who has not yet spoken to us but who thinks they may have seen or heard anything, no matter how small, that could help.
“In particular we would urge anyone who lives or was travelling in the area of South Ealing Road, between 11.15pm on Monday, 16 May and 1am the next day, or anyone who has CCTV or a doorbell camera, or a dash cam, to check it for anything that appears out of the ordinary."
Police at the scene this Tuesday morning in South Ealing
Since the incident, the police say they have worked with local partners to keep them informed and to provide support and reassurance.
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, who is in charge of policing for west London, including Ealing, said, “This is a tragic incident that I know has come as a shock to the local community.
“Officers remain at the scene as our searches and forensic examinations continue. We will also have additional visible patrols in the local area in the coming days.
“We are grateful to those who live and work nearby for their support and understanding as we continue our work. We recognise the inconvenience it has caused.
“Where possible we have taken steps to allow businesses and other venues such as the local church to reopen as soon as our investigation allowed.
“I am particularly mindful of the proximity of this incident to a local school – something which meant the school had to remain closed on Tuesday.
“I know parents will be apprehensive and I’d like to reassure them that we are working with the school to make sure children can continue their learning with minimal disruption.”
Information which might help the investigation can be provided by calling 101 or by calling Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. The reference for the incident is 77/17MAY.
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May 19, 2022
