18-second video at Primrose Hill is now at the center of the investigation after 21-year-old filmmaker Finbar Sullivan collapsed following a heated confrontation; police charged Oliuwadamilola Ogunyankinnu but the missing footage filmed by a girl in a pink vest is still circulating online
On the evening of April 7, 2026, Primrose Hill — one of north London’s most picturesque spots with its sweeping views of the city skyline — became the site of a sudden and deadly confrontation. 21-year-old Finbar Sullivan, a filmmaking student and aspiring videographer known as “Sully Shot It,” had gone to the popular viewpoint to test a new camera he received for his birthday. What started as a creative outing turned tragic when a heated argument erupted, reportedly triggered by his filming in the public space. Moments later, Finbar collapsed with multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics. A second man in his 20s was also stabbed nearby on Regent’s Park Road and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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Police and emergency services at the Primrose Hill viewpoint following the fatal stabbing on April 7, 2026.
The Confrontation and the Circulating 18-Second Video
Witness accounts and footage that quickly spread online describe a verbal dispute over filming. Some reports and social media discussions reference a challenge along the lines of “Why are you filming me?” or similar phrasing that escalated rapidly into a physical fight involving multiple young people. An 18-second video (with earlier mentions of similar short clips around 20 seconds) allegedly capturing part of the argument and the ensuing brawl has now become central to the police investigation. In the circulating footage, youths can be seen confronting each other, with bystanders filming and, in some versions, a knife reportedly visible.
Finbar’s family has stressed that he was not involved in any gang activity. His father, Christopher Sullivan, a musician, said his son was simply enjoying his new camera: “He’d just bought a new camera… and he took it up there to do a bit of filming.” He described Finbar as “a beautiful, lovely, outgoing, loving boy” who “can never be replaced.” Finbar was studying at the London Screen Academy and had a family connection to cinema through his grandfather, acclaimed cinematographer Michael Seresin (known for work on films including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban). He frequently produced music videos, particularly in the UK drill scene, but always as a creative pursuit.
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Finbar Sullivan, 21, a talented filmmaking student and videographer remembered as kind, creative, and full of promise.
Charges and Court Appearances
27-year-old Oliuwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, from Enfield in north London, has been charged with the murder of Finbar Sullivan. He appeared at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on April 13, 2026, where he dramatically told the court: “I didn’t kill anybody. I didn’t stab anybody. Police got the wrong person.” He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at the Old Bailey on April 15.
A second man, 18-year-old Khalid Abdulqadir of Camden, has also been charged in connection with the incident, facing offences including grievous bodily harm with intent, violent disorder, and possession of a knife.
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Oliuwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, 27, charged with murder. He has denied the allegations in court.
The Missing Footage: Urgent Appeal for the Girl in the Pink Vest
A key piece of evidence remains elusive or only partially available: the video filmed by a young woman or teenager who was recording the fight shortly before the stabbing. Metropolitan Police have issued repeated urgent appeals for this witness, described as wearing a pink vest, blue denim shorts, and black trainers. Her footage is described as “vital” to piecing together the exact sequence of events, the context of the confrontation over filming, and the roles of those involved.
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Police appeal for the key witness — a young woman or teenager in a pink vest, blue denim shorts, and black trainers — who filmed the fight. Her footage could be crucial evidence.
Detective Inspector Andy Griffin, leading the investigation, said: “I believe this woman’s account of events, as well as the video she captured, will provide vital evidence… She has not committed any offence and is being treated as a significant witness. We need to speak to her as soon as possible.”
Despite widespread media coverage and public appeals, the woman has not yet come forward publicly. Some of the footage she or others captured appears to be circulating online, adding to the complexity of the investigation as police work to secure original, unedited material.
A Scenic Spot Shattered and Lingering Questions
Primrose Hill is usually a place for picnics, dog walks, tourists enjoying panoramic views of landmarks like the Shard and the London Eye, and locals relaxing at sunset. The fact that a bright spring evening in such a seemingly safe, open space ended in fatal knife violence has shocked many and reignited debates about knife crime across London.
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The iconic Primrose Hill viewpoint, a beloved London landmark now associated with this tragedy.
The case also highlights the risks faced by content creators and videographers, particularly those working around the UK drill music scene, where cameras can sometimes capture tensions that spill into real life.
As the investigation continues and the case heads toward the Old Bailey, the 18-second video and the still-missing footage from the girl in the pink vest may hold answers that clarify what exactly happened in those critical moments. For Finbar’s family, the loss remains devastating — a young man with a bright creative future taken far too soon.
Anyone with information about the witness, the incident, or additional footage is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police via 101 (quoting the relevant reference), the major incident portal, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
