The suspect in the murder of bus driver Kamar Williams fled more than 230 miles from London to Cornwall, detectives believe, as they warn anyone who helps him will be jailed

Police searching for a bus driver suspected of his murder believe he has now travelled to Cornwall, and are warning anyone who helps him will be jailed.

Kamar Williams, 33, whose home is on the Isle of Dogs, east of London, is now believed to be in the Camborne area, near Truro.

He is wanted by detectives investigating the death of Derek Neil Thomas, a 53-year-old bus driver.

Officers were called at around 11pm on Tuesday, July 30 to reports of a man suffering stab wounds on Northwold Road in Stoke Newington.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, Mr Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Metropolitan Police said Williams was last seen in London at around 7.15pm on Saturday 3 August, when officers stopped a car on Westbourne Avenue, at the junction with Burnt Ash Hill.

As officers approached on foot, the car collided with several other people, some of whom suffered minor injuries.

Williams exited the vehicle and fled, police said, adding that he received hospital treatment for a leg injury sustained in the incident.

A 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assisting an offender and has since been released on bail.

The following day, the Metropolitan Police issued a public appeal for information on his whereabouts.

Police have now urged people in the Camborne area of ​​Cornwall not to approach Williams, as they warn anyone helping him could face jail.

The investigation is being led by Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers of the Met’s Specialist Crime (Homicide) Command.

He said: “Our enquiries now lead us to believe that Kamar has been in the Camborne area of ​​Cornwall for a number of days now.

“We are grateful for the assistance of our colleagues at Devon and Cornwall Police, who are working alongside officers from my team to carry out searches and locate Williams.

“I would urge anyone in the area who sees Williams to call 999 immediately. Do not approach him. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call us immediately.”

“Kamar, if you’re reading this, do the right thing and report to the police station immediately. There are dozens of officers looking for you and dozens more working in the shadows, and that won’t change until you’re in custody.

“We still believe that Williams is receiving assistance with transportation and accommodation. I must reiterate once again that anyone who tries to frustrate our investigations can expect to find themselves in very serious trouble that could land them in prison. Think long and hard about whether that is what you want.”

A post-mortem examination at Poplar Mortuary on Thursday revealed Mr Thomas died from a stab wound to the chest.

His relatives are aware and are receiving support from specially trained agents.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 3715, 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 8517/30Jul.

You can also provide information, completely anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.