Adejuwon Olufemi Alexander Jnr Oyekan, of Hayes, stabbed his 54-year-old stepfather, Jason Thompson, in a violent outburst in his own home.
Adejuwon Olufemi Alexander Jnr Oyekan, a 32-year-old man has been sentenced in London,
The man was sentenced for manslaughter through diminished responsibility after a shocking stabbing that ended in tragedy.
Adejuwon Olufemi Alexander Jnr Oyekan, of Hayes, stabbed his 54-year-old stepfather, Jason Thompson, in a violent outburst in his own home.
Oyekan, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter through diminished responsibility earlier this year, was sentenced on Thursday, 10 April, at the Old Bailey to a hospital order. He will remain under psychiatric care until deemed fit for release.
The chilling incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, 11 July 2023, when police were called to Oyekan’s home in Hayes after reports that he had attacked Jason Thompson with a knife.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers were confronted by Oyekan, still wielding the weapon. Despite their attempts to subdue him with tasers, he remained armed and defiant, forcing the officers to retreat and await backup from armed response units.
Tragically, despite their efforts, Jason Thompson succumbed to his injuries at the scene. His sister, Barbara Thompson, expressed her devastation, saying: “Jason and I had a special bond. We were both cheerleaders for one another and revelled in each other’s good news and growth. Equally, his love for family and life was authentic and abundant.
“There is not a day that goes past without tears and my heart aching. I still struggle with the reality that he’s not here. I struggle with the violence he endured. I struggle with the unfairness of my brother being taken so tragically.
“Jason leaves behind a beautiful, attentive and caring legacy and I and so many others thank him for the beautiful memories, care and love he provided.”
Detective Chief Inspector Laura Semple from the Met’s Public Protection Partnership extended her condolences, stating: “Our thoughts remain with Jason’s family throughout this difficult time.”
She also commended the bravery of the first responders, saying, “I’d like to thank the first responding officers who attended the scene and demonstrated huge bravery to challenge Oyekan, who was armed and acting aggressively. Their quick thinking, to use the tools at their disposal, guaranteed Oyekan was admitted to custody from the scene, and did not go on to pose a wider threat to the public.”
Oyekan, arrested at the scene, was initially charged with murder before being sentenced to a hospital order.
“Oyekan will now be detained under a hospital order until he is deemed fit for release, meaning he will no longer be a risk to the public,” Semple confirmed.
The tragic loss of Jason Thompson has left a profound impact on his family, with his sister continuing to grapple with the brutality of his death.
