Police are on a manhunt for a suspect believed to have stabbed a bus driver to death, with the trail leading over 230 miles from London. The search for Kamar Williams intensifies nearly two weeks after Derek Thomas was tragically killed near Stoke Newington Common on August 1.
Williams’ last known whereabouts were at 7.15pm on Saturday, August 3, when he evaded police in Westbourne Avenue, Lewisham. After being stopped by Met Police acting on intelligence, Williams fled the scene in his car, causing a collision that resulted in minor injuries to several people.
After abandoning his vehicle and escaping on foot, a woman was detained on suspicion of assisting an offender. Authorities now suspect that Williams, who may have sustained a leg injury, has escaped to Devon or Cornwall.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers stated: “Our enquiries now lead us to believe that Kamar has been in the Truro area of Cornwall for a number of days now. We’re grateful for the help of our colleagues in Devon and Cornwall Police, who are working alongside officers in my team to carry out searches and locate Williams.”
“I urge any local people who see Williams to call 999 immediately. Do not approach him. If you have information as to his whereabouts, call us immediately. Kamar, if you are reading this do the right thing and go to a police station immediately. There are scores of officers out looking for you and dozens of others working behind the scenes, and that is not going to change until you are in custody,” reports MyLondon.
“We still believe Williams is being helped with transport and accommodation. I have to reiterate again that anyone working to frustrate our enquiries can expect to find themselves in very serious trouble that could end up with them going to prison. Think long and carefully about whether that is something you want.”
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 3715, 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 8517/30Jul. You can also provide information, completely anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
