A substantial £20,000 reward has been announced for details concerning the killing of a man whose body was discovered on a sidewalk wrapped in a sheet.
On July 23, in Ilford, east London, the police responded to a man’s body found on Walton Road. The victim, identified as 56-year-old Derrick Jones, had sustained some injuries. Authorities are yet to determine the cause of his death, although it is known that he was with friends at a location in Warrior Square the day before.
The Metropolitan Police has now put up a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the apprehension of those responsible for Derrick’s death. Detective Sergeant Wes Hawkins, in charge of the investigation, stated that they are seeking new information from the public to progress the case.
Anyone with information is urged to come forward, as even the smallest detail could be crucial in solving the case. The public is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers anonymously or reach out to the police directly with any relevant information.
If you have any information, you can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Alternatively, you can call 101 or the Met’s dedicated witness appeal line at 0207 960 8193, quoting reference number 1022/23JUL or Operation Crybath.
