Rotherhithe Teen Charged with Murder of Londoner Found Dead in Norwich Flat
19-Year-Old Soulay Fornah Faces Murder Charge
Soulay Fornah, 19, from Acorn Walk, Rotherhithe, has been charged with the murder of fellow 19-year-old Kalvin Taylor. Taylor’s body was found in a Norwich flat on Lefroy Road, eight days after he was fatally stabbed in the chest on September 13, 2024.
The grim discovery came on September 21 when police were alerted to the property.
Four Arrested in Connection with Tragic Killing
Fornah was initially arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder on September 26. He is due to appear at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on March 21. His trial at Norwich Crown Court is set for April 28 and is expected to last four weeks.
He joins three others charged over Taylor’s murder:
- Leon Bangura, 20, of Old Kent Road, Bermondsey
- Adam Dugdale, 55, of Shorncliffe Avenue, Norwich
- Carrie-Anne Hall, 51, of Lodge Breck, Norwich
None have yet entered a plea.
Additional Charges Hit One Suspect
Leon Bangura faces extra charges including:
- Being involved in Class A drug supply
- Possession with intent to supply
- Possession of a bladed article in public
Meanwhile, Matthew Holmes, 51, of Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, has been charged with assisting an offender and remains on conditional bail.
Heartbreaking Statement from Victim’s Family
“It is so devastating what has happened to my son. It has left our family in a million pieces which we will never recover from.”
“Kalvin was a son, a grandson, a brother, a cousin, and a friend to us all. We will remember and miss Kalvin all the days of our life. We love you Kalvin, rest in heavenly peace until we meet again.”
Ongoing Investigation as Trial Nears
Norfolk Constabulary confirms the investigation continues. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Expect more updates as the court date draws closer.
