Car clue to police hunt for gunman
VICTIM WAS SHOT IN STREET
DETECTIVES are still hunting for the gunman who shot a man multiple times in the street in Harlesden four months ago.
The 42-year-old victim suffered life-changing injuries in the attack on Nicoll Road at 7.45pm on April 17.
He was approached by the gunman, who is described as black and wearing glasses, who shot him numerous times before running off.
Last
Friday, the Met
Police announced officers needed to trace a white Toyota Auris which was captured on CCTV arriving and leaving the scene at the time of the shooting.
The car was using a cloned registration plate of BW15 ZPD.
It is particularly distinctive due to it having tinted windows in both the front and back.
Detective Constable Mathew Smith, from Specialist Crime North, leading the investigation, said: “The victim and his family have been deeply affected by this incident.
“This was a dangerous and callous attack that resulted in the deliberate discharge of a firearm within a residential area.
“The suspect is dangerous and must not be approached.
“It is imperative that the suspect is identified and arrested at the earliest opportunity.
“I’m looking to renew the appeal in order to identify witnesses that previously may not have come forward.
“I would ask members of the public to check for any similar vehicles that have been parked for a period of time and that are not common to the area.
“I am asking the public to assist in solving this case and would ask them to carefully consider the image of the vehicle used by the suspect.
“The image shows the distinctive tinted windows to the front and rear doors.
“I am confident that someone will recognise this vehicle. The attached image is that of a similar vehicle with similar characteristics.
“The community play a vital part in the detection and prevention of crime and keeping London safe. I would appeal to anyone with information to get in touch.
“Any information will be treated in the strictest confidence.”
No arrests have been made so far in the investigation.
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