Menu
19/02/2009
£20k Reward Offered In Renewed Murder Appeal
Detectives investigating the murder of grandmother Ade Pukeliene are renewing appeals for information a year after her murder.
Officers will be returning to the scene and surrounding areas on Thursday 26 February to distribute posters and leaflets to the local community.
They are also releasing a picture of a scooter similar to the one used by the suspects and reiterating details of the £20,000 reward available to anyone able to provide information leading to identification, arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the murder.
Ade was attacked close to her home in Emerald Close, E16 on 28 February 2008. Officers are aware that two male suspects made off on a scooter towards the Beckton District Park.
Detective Inspector Brian Mather, of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command based at Barking said: "A year on from Ade's murder, we still need the public's assistance in providing information to help us identify her attackers.
"Ade was assaulted only metres from her own doorstep while her young grandson was waiting for her to come home from work.
"This was a dreadful attack on a well-loved and respected grandmother, who had plans to dedicate more time to her family.
"We still need help in tracing the final route of the suspects on the scooter and we hope that the latest picture of a similar scooter will jog someone's memory. We believe the riders were seen travelling across the Beckton District Park at about 06.50hrs on the morning of the murder. This park has a number of exits and it is possible that the riders escaped along a neighbouring street or the A13. We urgently need to speak to anyone who may have further information and could have seen this scooter."
Ade was a night cleaner who worked at a bank in the Canary Wharf complex. CCTV footage revealed Ade leaving work in Canary Wharf at about 6am on 28 February. She is clearly seen wearing a pink hat, light coloured jacket and dark trousers. Ade had been carrying a black shoulder handbag, which was missing when she was found in Emerald Close.
A post mortem examination took place at East Ham Mortuary on 29 February 2008 - the cause of death was head injury.
Ade was a widow who leaves one daughter, aged 35, a son-in-law, and a grandchild.
Anyone who can assist police with their appeals is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8345 3734; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
(JM/BMcC)
Officers will be returning to the scene and surrounding areas on Thursday 26 February to distribute posters and leaflets to the local community.
They are also releasing a picture of a scooter similar to the one used by the suspects and reiterating details of the £20,000 reward available to anyone able to provide information leading to identification, arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the murder.
Ade was attacked close to her home in Emerald Close, E16 on 28 February 2008. Officers are aware that two male suspects made off on a scooter towards the Beckton District Park.
Detective Inspector Brian Mather, of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command based at Barking said: "A year on from Ade's murder, we still need the public's assistance in providing information to help us identify her attackers.
"Ade was assaulted only metres from her own doorstep while her young grandson was waiting for her to come home from work.
"This was a dreadful attack on a well-loved and respected grandmother, who had plans to dedicate more time to her family.
"We still need help in tracing the final route of the suspects on the scooter and we hope that the latest picture of a similar scooter will jog someone's memory. We believe the riders were seen travelling across the Beckton District Park at about 06.50hrs on the morning of the murder. This park has a number of exits and it is possible that the riders escaped along a neighbouring street or the A13. We urgently need to speak to anyone who may have further information and could have seen this scooter."
Ade was a night cleaner who worked at a bank in the Canary Wharf complex. CCTV footage revealed Ade leaving work in Canary Wharf at about 6am on 28 February. She is clearly seen wearing a pink hat, light coloured jacket and dark trousers. Ade had been carrying a black shoulder handbag, which was missing when she was found in Emerald Close.
A post mortem examination took place at East Ham Mortuary on 29 February 2008 - the cause of death was head injury.
Ade was a widow who leaves one daughter, aged 35, a son-in-law, and a grandchild.
Anyone who can assist police with their appeals is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8345 3734; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
(JM/BMcC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 March 2015
Selkirk Burns Woman Dies in Hospital
A woman found in a street in Selkirk, suffering from serious burns, has died in hospital. The woman, now identified as 28-year-old Ade Murray, was found outside Selkirk High School at about 07:30 on Wednesday morning. She died as a result of her injuries at Borders General Hospital.
Selkirk Burns Woman Dies in Hospital
A woman found in a street in Selkirk, suffering from serious burns, has died in hospital. The woman, now identified as 28-year-old Ade Murray, was found outside Selkirk High School at about 07:30 on Wednesday morning. She died as a result of her injuries at Borders General Hospital.
15 October 2013
Double Murder Investigation Underway After Bodies Found In Garden
The discovery of human remains at a house in Nottinghamshire has become a double murder investigation, police have said. Police were speaking on Monday about the discovery on October 10 of the remains of two bodies in the garden of a house in Blenheim Close, Forest Town, Nottinghamshire. Police say they were led to the property by a tip.
Double Murder Investigation Underway After Bodies Found In Garden
The discovery of human remains at a house in Nottinghamshire has become a double murder investigation, police have said. Police were speaking on Monday about the discovery on October 10 of the remains of two bodies in the garden of a house in Blenheim Close, Forest Town, Nottinghamshire. Police say they were led to the property by a tip.
15 December 2006
Fifth victim identified in Suffolk murder investigation
Fifth victim identified in Suffolk murder investigation Police investigating a series of murders in Suffolk have identified the fifth victim as 29-year-old Annette Nicholls. Her body was one of two discovered near Levington on December 12. The other body was identified on December 14 as Paula Clennell, 24.
Fifth victim identified in Suffolk murder investigation
Fifth victim identified in Suffolk murder investigation Police investigating a series of murders in Suffolk have identified the fifth victim as 29-year-old Annette Nicholls. Her body was one of two discovered near Levington on December 12. The other body was identified on December 14 as Paula Clennell, 24.
13 August 2015
Reward Offered In Terry Isaac Murder Investigation
A reward of £20,000 is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of 56-year-old Terry Isaacs. Mr Isaacs died in hospital on Tuesday, 24 February. He had been found on 19 February in Brixton suffering head injuries after police had been called to reports of a "pool of blood" in Bannister Close.
Reward Offered In Terry Isaac Murder Investigation
A reward of £20,000 is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of 56-year-old Terry Isaacs. Mr Isaacs died in hospital on Tuesday, 24 February. He had been found on 19 February in Brixton suffering head injuries after police had been called to reports of a "pool of blood" in Bannister Close.
17 June 2008
Pilot Survives Harrier Crash
A Royal Navy pilot has ejected to safety as the aircraft he was flying crashed near Ashwell yesterday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that a Harrier GR7 aircraft crashed on farmland in Rutland just before 1.50pm.
Pilot Survives Harrier Crash
A Royal Navy pilot has ejected to safety as the aircraft he was flying crashed near Ashwell yesterday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that a Harrier GR7 aircraft crashed on farmland in Rutland just before 1.50pm.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
