Reward Offered In 2009 Murder Investigation

A £20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the 2009 murder of Nathan Williams in New Cross, London.

Mr Williams, of Kennington, died after he was shot in Ludwick Mews, SE14 on 28 July 2009.

Six years after the murder, police and Mr Williams family are to return to the scene on Ludwick Mews, in the hope that new information will help them find those responsible.

Police said that at about 01:30, Nathan was sitting in his black VW Golf when he was shot several times. He died in hospital a short time later.

It is understood that he was shot with two different firearms, a shotgun and a handgun. Witnesses suggested at least four suspects were involved in his murder.

Over the course of the investigation detectives have spoken to approximately 100 people and made two arrests, however Nathan's killer(s) remain undetected and no motive for the shooting can be ascertained.

Detective Inspector Peter Hine, who is leading the investigation, said: "It is now six years since Nathan was senselessly murdered and his devastated family still wait for justice.

"I am confident that there are people out there who know why Nathan was shot that night and I am appealing to them to come forward. Six years is a long time to remain silent and deny Nathan's family their right to know the truth.

"I appreciate that people may feel apprehensive about coming forward but I would like to reassure them that we can take measures to protect them if required.

"The perpetrators of gun crime and violence rely on a climate of fear in order to silence the communities they blight with their crimes and it is crucial that people with information come forward."

Detectives are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact the Incident Room on 020 8785 8267; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(MH/CD)