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10/04/2015
Fresh Appeal In 2010 Murder Investigation
Police have made a fresh appeal for information on the murder of Errol McKenzie in April 2010.
Mr McKenzie was shot dead in Leyton, east London, on Sunday 11 April, 2010.
The 37-year-old was shot three times at close range, a post-mortem revealed.
Detectives know that Mr McKenzie had been at an address in Tottenham on the evening of Saturday, 10 April, 2010, visiting people he knew to discuss the sale of a cable box – Mr McKenzie was known locally as 'Cable Guy' or 'Cable Man' because of his job fixing cable boxes and electrical equipment.
He left the address near to Northumberland Park railway station at about 22:45.
He is then known to have made his way back to Leyton and was seen on CCTV buying alcohol. He was last captured on CCTV in a local shop at 23:15 that night.
After leaving the shop instead of heading to his home, which was only minutes away Errol turned right and headed to the playing fields.
It is believed that Errol was in the park for at least half an hour before he was shot.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams, of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command (HMCC), who is leading the investigation said: "Five years on from Errol's murder we are appealing for the public's help to track down the person or people responsible.
"We still do not know how Errol travelled back from Tottenham to Leyton that Saturday night. I would ask anyone who saw Errol on his journey that night to get in touch, there are routes he could have taken including public transport or taxis.
"We know he bought some food but not where from, and alcohol in Leyton. Did you see him that night? Errol was well known in the local area.
"Was Errol due to meet someone that night in the park? He was there for at least half an hour before he was found Dead. Were you in the park? Did you see Errol?
"Found beside Errol's body was a white take away carton, the alcohol that he bought, plus a carrier bag with two cable boxes.
"There is no obvious motive for Errol's murder. Over the years people's allegiances and loyalties change, if you know something concerning the events of that evening, no matter how insignificant that they may seem to you, its vital that you let us know. Please help us find the person or persons responsible and give Errol's family the answers they so desperately want."
A reward of £20,000 is being offered for information leading to a conviction.
Anyone with information should call the incident room on 0208 345 3775 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(MH/CD)
Mr McKenzie was shot dead in Leyton, east London, on Sunday 11 April, 2010.
The 37-year-old was shot three times at close range, a post-mortem revealed.
Detectives know that Mr McKenzie had been at an address in Tottenham on the evening of Saturday, 10 April, 2010, visiting people he knew to discuss the sale of a cable box – Mr McKenzie was known locally as 'Cable Guy' or 'Cable Man' because of his job fixing cable boxes and electrical equipment.
He left the address near to Northumberland Park railway station at about 22:45.
He is then known to have made his way back to Leyton and was seen on CCTV buying alcohol. He was last captured on CCTV in a local shop at 23:15 that night.
After leaving the shop instead of heading to his home, which was only minutes away Errol turned right and headed to the playing fields.
It is believed that Errol was in the park for at least half an hour before he was shot.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams, of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command (HMCC), who is leading the investigation said: "Five years on from Errol's murder we are appealing for the public's help to track down the person or people responsible.
"We still do not know how Errol travelled back from Tottenham to Leyton that Saturday night. I would ask anyone who saw Errol on his journey that night to get in touch, there are routes he could have taken including public transport or taxis.
"We know he bought some food but not where from, and alcohol in Leyton. Did you see him that night? Errol was well known in the local area.
"Was Errol due to meet someone that night in the park? He was there for at least half an hour before he was found Dead. Were you in the park? Did you see Errol?
"Found beside Errol's body was a white take away carton, the alcohol that he bought, plus a carrier bag with two cable boxes.
"There is no obvious motive for Errol's murder. Over the years people's allegiances and loyalties change, if you know something concerning the events of that evening, no matter how insignificant that they may seem to you, its vital that you let us know. Please help us find the person or persons responsible and give Errol's family the answers they so desperately want."
A reward of £20,000 is being offered for information leading to a conviction.
Anyone with information should call the incident room on 0208 345 3775 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(MH/CD)
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