£50,000 Reward Offered In Murder Investigation

A reward of £50,000 has been offered for information leading to a conviction in the murder investigation of Redwan El-Ghaidouni.

Mr El-Ghaidouni (38) was shot as he sat in the driver's seat of his parked car on the driveway of the home he shared with his wife and three children in Vine Lane, Hillingdon, just before 19:00 on Tuesday, 3 February.

Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was seen around an hour before Redwan was murdered, at about 6:00pm, standing on the verge by a telegraph pole at the junction of St Andrews Road and Vine Lane.

Police have issued an e-fit of the man in a bid to trace him. The sighting may be significant as the man in the e-fit was seen standing opposite the alleyway detectives know the gunman used to escape on the day of the murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Noel McHugh, who is leading the investigation for the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said:

"There is a substantial amount of money available as a reward for anyone who has information that leads us to the arrest and prosecution for the man or people responsible for Redwan's murder.

"Redwan was gunned down, almost immediately after he pulled his car into his driveway. This was a very brutal and well-planned murder. It is likely the gunman would have been supported by other people.

"We have been examining Redwan's past and he was linked to criminality and drug importation.

"I am sure that Redwan's murder is being widely talked in criminal circles and networks. If you have information about the motive behind the killing, who may have been responsible, or the man who pulled the trigger you can speak to us in complete confidence."

Anyone with any information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8099, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(MH/CD)