Appeal to identify men in connection with Wood Green murder

Ibrahim Pertek died after a suspected assault outside Wood Green Library

Three witnesses who police wish to speak to in connection with a Wood Green murder investigation. Credit: Metropolitan Police

Metropolitan Police have issued an appeal to identify three men they wish to speak to in connection with the murder of Ibrahim Pertek.

Extensive police CCTV inquiries indicate that Ibrahim was assaulted in the alley next to Wood Green Library that leads from Wood Green High Road to Caxton Road at around 1.10am on Sunday, 16th July. Officers and the London Ambulance Service were called at 2.50am and found Ibrahim with a serious head injury.

Ibrahim, who was from Wood Green, died in hospital on Tuesday, 1st August. His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with this incident. He is not featured in the images released by police.

Detective chief inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation, said: “Efforts have been underway to identify these men for some time and now we need to ask the public for help.

“Our enquiries show that these men were in or near the alleyway where Ibrahim was assaulted after the incident took place.

“I am keen to stress that there is no indication that these men were involved in the incident however it is key that we speak to them to establish if they saw anything that could help our investigation.”

If you recognise yourself or think you know the identity of these men please call police on 101or Tweet on ‘X’ @MetCC quoting 1061/16JUL23.

To give information 100% anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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