Menu
06/10/2005
Fresh appeal in PC Blakelock murder
A fresh appeal has been launched for information regarding the murder of PC Keith Blakelock twenty years ago.
PC Blakelock, 40, was murdered during riots at the Broadwater Farm estate in Tottenham, north London, on October 6, 1985.
Winston Silcott, Mark Braithwaite and Engin Raghip were convicted of the murder in 1987, but had their convictions cleared on appeal in 1991.
Previously unseen images of PC Blakelock’s bloodstained riot uniform, showing the number of wounds inflicted on him during the attack, have been released by police in an attempt to jog the memory of any witnesses to the murder.
Detective Superintendent John Sweeney said that the circumstances of some of those who witnessed the murder might have changed in the twenty years since the murder was committed and they may now be willing to come forward with information.
Mr Blakelock’s widow, Elizabeth Johnston, also appealed for anyone with any information about the murder to come forward. In a statement, she said that she wanted to bring an end to the “uncertainty” of not knowing what happened to her husband.
(KMcA)
PC Blakelock, 40, was murdered during riots at the Broadwater Farm estate in Tottenham, north London, on October 6, 1985.
Winston Silcott, Mark Braithwaite and Engin Raghip were convicted of the murder in 1987, but had their convictions cleared on appeal in 1991.
Previously unseen images of PC Blakelock’s bloodstained riot uniform, showing the number of wounds inflicted on him during the attack, have been released by police in an attempt to jog the memory of any witnesses to the murder.
Detective Superintendent John Sweeney said that the circumstances of some of those who witnessed the murder might have changed in the twenty years since the murder was committed and they may now be willing to come forward with information.
Mr Blakelock’s widow, Elizabeth Johnston, also appealed for anyone with any information about the murder to come forward. In a statement, she said that she wanted to bring an end to the “uncertainty” of not knowing what happened to her husband.
(KMcA)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
06 October 2010
Police Service Honour Murdered PC
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have honoured the life of PC Keith Blakelock who was murdered on the streets of Haringey 25 years ago. The dedicated officer was attacked and killed during the Broadwater Farm riots in Tottenham on 6 October 1985.
Police Service Honour Murdered PC
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) have honoured the life of PC Keith Blakelock who was murdered on the streets of Haringey 25 years ago. The dedicated officer was attacked and killed during the Broadwater Farm riots in Tottenham on 6 October 1985.
10 February 2010
Arrest 25 Years After PC's Death
A man has been arrested over the brutal and fatal stabbing of an on-duty police officer in 1985. The 40-year-old suspect is being held by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Services Homicide and Serious Crime Command.
Arrest 25 Years After PC's Death
A man has been arrested over the brutal and fatal stabbing of an on-duty police officer in 1985. The 40-year-old suspect is being held by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Services Homicide and Serious Crime Command.
03 December 2003
Met relaunch inquiry into Pc Blakelock murder
The Metropolitan Police has launched a fresh investigation into the murder of Pc Keith Blakelock who was hacked to death during the Broadwater Farm riots in London in 1985. The Met's Specialist Crime Directorate said that they would also reopen investigations into the attempted murder of Pc Richard Coombes.
Met relaunch inquiry into Pc Blakelock murder
The Metropolitan Police has launched a fresh investigation into the murder of Pc Keith Blakelock who was hacked to death during the Broadwater Farm riots in London in 1985. The Met's Specialist Crime Directorate said that they would also reopen investigations into the attempted murder of Pc Richard Coombes.
18 October 2013
PC Ian Dibell Posthumously Wins Bravery Award
A national police bravery award has been posthumously awarded to PC Ian Dibell (41), who was killed when he tackled a gunman in the street near his home. Mr Dibell died while trying to disarm Peter Reeve, who had opened fire on a couple in Clacton, Essex, in July last year.
PC Ian Dibell Posthumously Wins Bravery Award
A national police bravery award has been posthumously awarded to PC Ian Dibell (41), who was killed when he tackled a gunman in the street near his home. Mr Dibell died while trying to disarm Peter Reeve, who had opened fire on a couple in Clacton, Essex, in July last year.
04 February 2011
Arrests Made Over 2006 Double Murder
Officers from Trident, investigating gun crime in the capital, have arrested one man and two women in connection with the murder of Jordan Jackson and Leyla Djemal-Northcott in 2006. Following new information, police used a specialist diving team to search the Regent's Canal for the murder weapon.
Arrests Made Over 2006 Double Murder
Officers from Trident, investigating gun crime in the capital, have arrested one man and two women in connection with the murder of Jordan Jackson and Leyla Djemal-Northcott in 2006. Following new information, police used a specialist diving team to search the Regent's Canal for the murder weapon.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy start with patchy mainly light rain, but becoming brighter through the day as the rain turns more showery, the best of any sunnier spells in the south. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:A few bright spells at first and any showers gradually dying out. Low cloud and mist or drizzle over northern coastal parts will spread south to most areas overnight. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
