Oluwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, 27, has appeared at Stratford Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of Finbar Sullivan, 21, who was stabbed during a fight at Primrose Hill in north London.
The defendant, from Enfield, spoke in court to deny the allegation, telling magistrates: “I didn’t kill anybody. I didn’t stab anybody. Police got the wrong person.” He was not asked to enter a formal plea and was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.
The charge follows the fatal stabbing of Sullivan, a film student, who was attacked during a large altercation in the busy park, where crowds had gathered during warm weather. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency treatment.
This follows earlier reporting on the incident, in which police said they were called to Primrose Hill after reports of a fight, with footage circulating on social media appearing to show groups of men involved in the violence.
A 25-year-old man who had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released with no further action, police said.
Sullivan’s family have paid tribute, with his father, Christopher Sullivan, describing him as “the most beautiful, lovely, outgoing, loving boy” and saying the family had been left “broken-hearted”. He said his son had gone to the park to use a new camera he had received for his 21st birthday.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as the fight broke out among large crowds in the park, with one saying it was the busiest they had ever seen the area before the violence erupted.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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