Greenford homicide: Detectives launch picture of man seen working from scene with knife

The Met mentioned that officers are eager to establish the person as a “matter of urgency”.

Mr O’Halloran was attacked in Cayton Street, Greenford close to the A40 in west London at 4.06pm on Tuesday. No arrests have been made but in reference to the killing.

Within the image, the person is seen carrying gray shorts, a darkish T-shirt, a white baseball cap and white patterned builder-style gloves.

Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood, main the investigation, mentioned: “We’re eager to establish the person within the CCTV pictures as a matter of urgency.

”He’s clearly a harmful particular person and individuals are suggested to not method him, however to name us instantly on 999 in the event that they know him or have any data concerning his whereabouts.

”My crew and I’ve been working across the clock to carry Mr O’Halloran’s killer to justice, however we want your assist. When you have any data in any respect that can help us with our investigation – irrespective of how small – please contact us or alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously.”

The Met’s attraction comes hours after O’Halloran was named because the sufferer of the stabbing – the capital’s sixth murder in simply 4 days.

Officers imagine that Mr O’Halloran was stabbed in Western Avenue shortly after 4pm on Tuesday efore managing to journey 75 yards or so on his mobility scooter to Runnymede Gardens, the place he flagged down a member of the general public for assist.

Locals advised the Normal that Mr O’Halloran was a musician who would usually play his accordion to boost cash for Ukrainian refugees.

Hitesh Patel, 62, a store proprietor on the close by Greenford station, advised the Normal: “He all the time had a Ukraine flag on the entrance of his basket. It mentioned ‘Assist for Ukraine’. He was an excellent, form man.

“I noticed him simply earlier than he was killed heading as much as the A40 on his scooter I used to be filling up with petrol however I want I had mentioned one thing. His spouse was additionally all the time with him in her mobility scooter. He advised me he was Irish and had three sons. It’s so unhappy. I can’t imagine anybody would damage him in broad daylight like that. We’ll miss him and his taking part in round right here.”

One other native, Tony Paraskeba, 52, added: “It’s so unhappy. My son cherished him. He would ask him to blow his horn on the scooter every time he noticed him and he would. He’s so upset. Why would anybody damage an outdated man?”

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, who’s accountable for policing for west London, together with Ealing, mentioned: “Mr O’Halloran had his life needlessly snatched away in a stunning act of unprovoked violence.

“I perceive that the neighborhood will, fairly rightly, be shocked and appalled by this incident as I’m too.

“Mr O’Halloran was a really well-known and far cherished member of our neighborhood. My ideas are together with his household and mates. I’d wish to attraction for his or her privateness to be revered whereas they arrive to phrases with their loss.”