A man has been charged with murder and kidnap following the death of a popular Turkish disc jockey.

Steffan Gordon, 33, of Dehavilland Close in Northolt was also charged with possession of class A drugs on Sunday (December 18).

He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday (December 19), where he was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.

Gordon is now the fifth person from eight arrested to be charged on suspicion of the murder of Enfield resident Koray Alpergin.

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Mr Alpergin was taken against his will from Ebony Crescent and was found the day after dead near Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate in Loughton, Essex, on October 15.

He regularly DJed at Laz Camden, a Turkish restaurant in Parkway, Camden Town, and previously owned Clicia café in Stoke Newington.

The DJ’s death struck the hearts of many after he gained popularity founding London-based Turkish stations Bizim FM and Kral FM.

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A woman, reported to be Mr Alpergin’s girlfriend, also went missing at the same time of his disappearance but she was found unharmed.

Several people have previously been charged with murder and kidnap - Erdogan Ulcay, 55, of Oakeshott Avenue in Camden; Ali Kavak, 25, of De Quincey Road in Tottenham; Junior Kettle, 32, of Kingsdown Road in Islington; and a 17-year-old boy.

They are due to next appear at the Old Bailey on January 6.

Two men – 29 and 34 – have been arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed pending further enquiries.

Another man, 55, was arrested on suspicion of murder but was released without further action.

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It is understood that Mr Alpergin attended White Hart Lane in Wood Green before his career led him to DJing around the world.

A tribute on a GoFundMe page launched by Mr Alpergin’s family and friends read: “Koray was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. A much-loved member of his family, a special friend to all and a huge member of the community with the biggest heart.

“Koray always thought of everyone, he was kind and caring and always supported those around him. He was such a light in the community, loved by his family, treasured by his friends and he lived his life to the fullest.”