Ryan Igbinovia
(Picture: Met Police )A father has told of his grief as he pleaded for information to help track down a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of his son.
Michael Fadeyibi was killed after he was attacked on Henniker Road in Newham on August 6, 2021.
Christopher Owens-Wright, 23, was found guilty of the murder in July at Inner London Crown Court. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years on Thursday.
Ryan Igbinovia, 26, is also suspected of having involvement in Mr Fadeyibi’s murder but is yet to be located, the Metropolitan Police said.
Police have offered a £10,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Mr Igbinovia.
He has links to the Stratford area of east London, south-east London and Birmingham.
In a statement, Michael’s father spoke of his sadness as he appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
He said: “Two men are responsible for our son’s death and also for stabbing his friend, who fortunately survived.
“One of those males responsible was found guilty on the 4th July but the other male has never been apprehended. I cannot describe how it feels as a father, knowing that one of the men responsible for my son’s death is still freely walking the streets.
“This man who hunted down our son with a knife and stabbed him could do this again. What then? Another young person could end up dead on our streets, another family’s world will be ripped apart.
“I appeal to anyone with information to get in contact with and assist police, so that he can be located and brought to trial.”
Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Allen, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Michael’s family have seen one person pay the price for their actions in the attack that caused his death, but they still seek justice and that can only be gained by putting Ryan Igbinovia through the courts.
“I am certain that somebody will know where Igbinovia is hiding. A substantial reward of up to £10,000 for information leading to the location and arrest of Ryan Igbinovia remains on offer.
“Please do not protect this man as he does not deserve this, while Michael’s family do deserve closure.
“If you have seen Ryan Igbinovia, or know where he is, then I would implore you to please get in touch. If you don’t want to speak to the police, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers.
