Monday 5 April 2010

Police appeal for witnesses' assistance (first copy)

Detectives are still appealing for witnesses with any information to come forward following a shooting incident that happened in Clapton.

The victim, Gulistan Subasi, 26, of Turkish-origin, was pronounced dead at the scene in Kingsmead Way on 22 March while the officers and the London Ambulance Service attended.

DCI Sebire said: "I appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, including anyone who was inside or close to Aysal Food Market, situated below the flat, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact us.

"I also appeal to anyone who was not in the area but may have information that can assist our enquires, no matter how small or insignificant they feel it might be, to contact us.

According to DCI Sebire, "The suspect is described as male, approx 6ft tall, of slim build, wearing a light coloured hooded top [worn with hood up], light coloured trousers, and a rucksack/drawstring bag on his back.

"His face may have been covered and he may have been wearing gloves."

A post-mortem gave cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest.

Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8358 0200.

If you wish to remain anonymous please all Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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