Investigation continues into the death of past pupil of Chiswick School

William 'Blaise' Algar

Detectives investigating the murder of William 'Blaise' Algar have charged a further three men in connection with the inquiry.

All three have been charged with perverting the course of justice.

Mark Harding, 44, of The Drive, Isleworth, Hounslow was charged on Monday, 9 March. He was due to appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates’. He had been previously arrested on Monday, 27 January.

Emeka Dawuda-Wodu, 18 , of no fixed address has been charged by postal requisition. He will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 17 March. He was previously arrested on Tuesday, 4 February.

Simon Emmons, 39, of no fixed address has also been charged by postal requisition. He will also appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 17 March. He was previously arrested on Thursday, 6 February.

Previously a 17-year-old male from Kensington and Chelsea was charged with murder on Monday, 6 January. He appeared in custody at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 8 January. He is remanded to appear for a plea hearing at the same court on a date in May.

A 19-year-old man was arrested on Friday, 31 January on suspicion of murder and preventing the lawful burial of a body. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Detectives continue to appeal for information and are especially keen to hear from anyone who may have had contact with William Algar - known to friends and family as Blaise - in December 2019.

The remains of the victim were discovered during a search of the property where he lived, on Nowell Road, SW13 on Friday, 3 January. Mr Algar was a talented jazz trumpeter who attended Chiswick School between 1977-84. He had some mental health issues and was considered to be vulnerable.

The investigation into the killing and dismemberment of the 53-year-old is ongoing.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4054, or stay anonymous by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

March 10, 2020