Suspected Killer Still On The Run

Stabbed: 'Taki' Boudhane

The suspected killer of a motorbike courier, who was stabbed after a traffic row, is still being hunted almost a year on.

Nathan Smith, 27, fled to the Continent the day after 30 year-old Takieddine 'Taki' Boudhane was fatally stabbed in Lennox Road, Finsbury Park on January 3.

Detectives believe he travelled to Austria and then onto Switzerland. 

Officers are confident he has now moved elsewhere in Europe or further afield.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, who is leading the investigation, said: “Nathan’s family are understandably worried about their son, having not had any contact with him for almost twelve months.

“We know that Christmas will be a particularly difficult time for them and we would urge Nathan to think about the pain and distress he is causing his own family.

“We would also ask him to think about Taki’s loved ones who have now had to spend nearly a full year without their brother or son. 

“Unlike Nathan’s family, they know he is never coming back.

“All year we have worked tirelessly to find Nathan and that work continues at pace. 

“We would like to take this opportunity to remind people to look again at his image and call us if you think you might have seen him or know where he might be. 

Wanted: Nathan Smith

A Metropolitan Police reward of £10,000 remains on offer for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for Taki’s death.

Nathan has also been placed on Europol’s Most Wanted Fugitives list in the hope that increased publication of his name and image will lead to information on his whereabouts.

He is described as a white male, 6ft 3ins and of slim build, with dark hair. 

He usually has a dark beard although this may have been shaved off. 

He also has a tattoo on his right forearm reading ‘count your blessings’.

He has links to north London, particularly Islington, Camden and Kentish Town.

Taki, an Algerian national living in Enfield, was working as a delivery driver on his motorbike when he was involved in a traffic altercation at 6.50pm. 

The incident escalated and culminated in Taki being stabbed. 

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterwards.