Thomas Carey named as murder victim on Lambeth's Oaklands Estate
Police are appealing for information and footage from the SW4 area between September 1 and 4, 2026.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA man has been named and pictured as detectives appeal for information following his murder in SW4. Thomas Carey was the victim of the incident, which police believe took place at Couchman House on the Oaklands Estate.
The Metropolitan Police stated that Mr Carey is believed to have been murdered between Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4, 2026. Detectives are now working to trace his movements in the days leading up to and including his death.
Appeal for Information
Officers are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious on the Oaklands Estate between September 1 and September 4, 2026. They are particularly interested in obtaining CCTV, mobile phone footage, doorbell camera recordings, or dashcam footage from the area during this period.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 0208 785 8099. Alternatively, they can call 101, quoting CAD 7021/04Sept26 and the reference Operation DACTYL. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Questions this report answers
01Who was the victim of the murder on the Oaklands Estate?
The victim has been named as Thomas Carey. He was pictured following his death, which police are investigating as a murder.
02When and where did the murder take place?
Police believe Thomas Carey was murdered at Couchman House on the Oaklands Estate in SW4. The incident is thought to have occurred between Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4, 2026.
03What information are the police looking for?
Detectives are seeking information and footage from the Oaklands Estate area between September 1 and September 4, 2026. This includes CCTV, mobile phone, doorbell camera, and dashcam footage.
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