13/04/2015

Arrest Made In Preacher Murder Investigation

The Metropolitan Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Syrian-born preacher in north-west London.

48-year-old Abdul Hadi Arwani was found shot dead in a car on Tuesday in Wembley.

It is understood that counter-terrorism police have been leading the investigation into his murder.

A 46-year-old man was arrested in Brent, north-west London on Sunday.

Police renewed their appeal for information, and in particular want to speak to anyone who saw Mr Arwani or his car, a dark coloured Volkswagen Passat, that day or on Sunday 5 April.

(MH/CD)

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