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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
New details released in Moss Side double shooting investigation
Detectives investigating a double killing have released new details of a person they want to speak to on the fifth anniversary of the Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were shot dead at a lockdown party in the Moss Side area of Manchester in the early hours of 21 June a fresh appeal, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) urged witnesses who may have seen someone wearing a black Icon cap with a white logo, and a white Nike Air T-shirt with a small black logo over the left side of the chest portion to come force said it was "not too late to do the right thing". Mr Ajose and Mr Tall, who did not know each other, were both shot in the head in a car park off Caythorne Street shortly before 01:00 BST and later died in has ever been charged over the killings. It was estimated that 300-400 people were present in the car park that night, police believe some of those present would be able to provide crucial eyewitness accounts to help track down the killer. Det Ch Insp Neil Higginson said: "We need members of the community to get in touch and help us with some key information."I understand that people might be scared, and that is normal given what has happened but there is a range of measures that we can put in place to keep witnesses safe."Evidence can be given on video or behind a screen. "It could also be that we could apply to the courts for the witness to be anonymous if there are grounds to do so."I'd just ask for you to come forward and we can have an honest chat about what we can do, as you don't have to commit to giving a statement in the first instance." 'Awful circumstances' He said the person believed to be responsible for the killings was from Birmingham."He is not a member of the local Moss Side community, and he should not be protected," said the senior investigating officer. "Anyone who comes forward in this case is not a 'grass' for helping the police, they are simply doing what is right for two families who have had their loved ones taken from them in awful circumstances."A £50,000 reward remains available for key information that leads to the conviction of the killer. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Police issue appeal five years after double murder at lockdown party
Murder squad detectives have made a fresh appeal for information on the fifth anniversary of a double killing at a lockdown party. Cheriff Tall, 21, and father of three Abayomi 'Junior' Ajose, 36, were shot dead at a 'spontaneous' party attended by 400 people in Moss Side, Manchester, in the early hours of June 21 2020. The event, with a DJ and PA system, took place in a car park in the middle of a block of flats hours after a Black Lives Matter protest. Detectives are appealing for information if witnesses know or saw someone there who was wearing a black Icon cap with a white logo and a white Nike Air T-shirt with a small black logo over the left side of the chest. A £50,000 reward remains available for key information that leads to the discovery and conviction of the killer, who police believe is from Birmingham. Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson, from Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Major Incident Team, said: 'This year marks five years since Cheriff and Junior went out to a party but sadly never returned home to their loved ones. Their families have been left devastated by their loss, and they deserve justice. 'We will never be able to bring back their beloved Cheriff and Junior, but we can see that their killer is brought to justice. We need members of the community to get in touch and help us with some key information. 'There were hundreds of people in the car park that night and we are sure that there are people who saw the incident, even if it was just part of it. 'However, there has been a reluctance for witnesses to come forward with information. 'I understand that people might be scared, and that is normal given what has happened, but there is a range of measures that we can put in place to keep witnesses safe. 'Evidence can be given on video or behind a screen. It could also be that we could apply to the courts for the witness to be anonymous if there are grounds to do so. 'I'd just ask for you to come forward and we can have an honest chat about what we can do, as you don't have to commit to giving a statement in the first instance. 'The person responsible for these murders we believe is from Birmingham. He is not a member of the local Moss Side community, and he should not be protected. 'Anyone who comes forward in this case is not a 'grass' for helping the police, they are simply doing what is right for two families who have had their loved ones taken from them in awful circumstances. No one deserves that. 'When we have worked together in the past, we have achieved great results and if we work together again, we can get justice for Cheriff and Junior. It's not too late to do the right thing.' Anyone with information, however small or insignificant, should contact GMP in confidence on 0161 856 2035, quoting incident number 221 of 21/06/20. Alternatively, reports can be made in confidence to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Information, including pictures and videos, can be uploaded anonymously to the Major Incident Public Portal for Operation Tarnbrook at
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Police issue appeal five years after double murder at lockdown party
Murder squad detectives have made a fresh appeal for information on the fifth anniversary of a double killing at a lockdown party. Cheriff Tall, 21, and father of three Abayomi 'Junior' Ajose, 36, were shot dead at a 'spontaneous' party attended by 400 people in Moss Side, Manchester, in the early hours of June 21 2020. The event, with a DJ and PA system, took place in a car park in the middle of a block of flats hours after a Black Lives Matter protest. Detectives are appealing for information if witnesses know or saw someone there who was wearing a black Icon cap with a white logo and a white Nike Air T-shirt with a small black logo over the left side of the chest. A £50,000 reward remains available for key information that leads to the discovery and conviction of the killer, who police believe is from Birmingham. Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson, from Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Major Incident Team, said: 'This year marks five years since Cheriff and Junior went out to a party but sadly never returned home to their loved ones. Their families have been left devastated by their loss, and they deserve justice. 'We will never be able to bring back their beloved Cheriff and Junior, but we can see that their killer is brought to justice. We need members of the community to get in touch and help us with some key information. 'There were hundreds of people in the car park that night and we are sure that there are people who saw the incident, even if it was just part of it. 'However, there has been a reluctance for witnesses to come forward with information. 'I understand that people might be scared, and that is normal given what has happened, but there is a range of measures that we can put in place to keep witnesses safe. 'Evidence can be given on video or behind a screen. It could also be that we could apply to the courts for the witness to be anonymous if there are grounds to do so. 'I'd just ask for you to come forward and we can have an honest chat about what we can do, as you don't have to commit to giving a statement in the first instance. 'The person responsible for these murders we believe is from Birmingham. He is not a member of the local Moss Side community, and he should not be protected. 'Anyone who comes forward in this case is not a 'grass' for helping the police, they are simply doing what is right for two families who have had their loved ones taken from them in awful circumstances. No one deserves that. 'When we have worked together in the past, we have achieved great results and if we work together again, we can get justice for Cheriff and Junior. It's not too late to do the right thing.' Anyone with information, however small or insignificant, should contact GMP in confidence on 0161 856 2035, quoting incident number 221 of 21/06/20. Alternatively, reports can be made in confidence to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Information, including pictures and videos, can be uploaded anonymously to the Major Incident Public Portal for Operation Tarnbrook at
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Irish Times
Irish-based French father and daughter dead after stabbing in Iceland
Icelandic police are investigating the killings of a man and his adult daughter, who had been living in Ireland, in a Reykjavik hotel at the weekend. Both victims, who were found dead at the Edition Hotel on Saturday, appear to have sustained stab wounds. A woman, who is also a member of the same Irish-based family, has been arrested for questioning. She had also sustained wounds but they are not believed to be life-threatening. All three are French nationals. READ MORE The victims are the arrested woman's husband and daughter, all of whom were due to fly back to Ireland on Saturday. It is understood the dead man was in his late 50s or early 60s and that his daughter was about 30 years old. The arrested woman is also in her late 50s or early 60s. The Metropolitan Police in Reykjavik released a statement to the media confirming it was investigating the double killing. 'A French woman in her 60s was remanded in custody by the Reykjavík District Court until Friday, June 20th,' it said. This was done 'on the basis of investigative interests at the request of the Metropolitan Police in the interest of their investigation into the deaths of two French tourists at a hotel in the city centre'. It added 'the woman in custody was travelling with the deceased when the case arose', adding that 'no further information can be provided at this time'. In reply to queries, Garda Headquarters in Dublin said: 'An Garda Síochána typically does not comment on criminal investigations taking place in another jurisdiction.' The double murder is a very rare event in Iceland where the number of murders has traditionally been in low single digits annually. Ævar Palmi Palmason, assistant chief of the Central Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police in Reykjavik, confirmed to local media that though the victims, and suspect, were French they were living in Ireland. Their relatives had been contacted with the help of the French embassy in Iceland and French police had also been contacted about the case. Police were called to the hotel just before 7.15am on Saturday, the day the family had been due to fly back to Ireland after spending a week in Iceland. The fourth floor of the hotel, where the victims' remains were discovered, was sealed off and other guests were restricted in their movements as the scene was examined.
