James Thompson, 24, of Sanday Drive is one of two men charged with the murder of Jonah Ho-Shue in Stroud Green in 2024

A man in a baseball cap holding a mobile phone to his right ear — Stabbing victim Jonah Ho-Shue (credit Met Police)

A Barnet man is one of two people who have been charged with the murder of a man in Haringey over two years ago.

24-year-old Jonah Ho-Shue was the victim of a fatal stabbing in Albert Road in Stroud Green on 4th January 2024.

In January 2025, a year on from Jonah’s death, the police offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to the prosecution of those responsible.

Now, James Thompson, 24, of Sanday Drive, Barnet and Dante Ashley, 25, of Ennis Road, Haringey have been charged with murder.

The men were charged yesterday (3rd February) and are due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today. Ashley has also been charged with perverting the course of justice.

Both men were originally arrested in January 2024 and were released on conditional bail while the investigation continued.

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