Saturday 24 April 2010

£20,000 Reward To Catch Turkish Club Killers


Police hunting the killers of a 21 year-old shot dead while playing pool at a Turkish social club hope a £20,000 reward plus release of CCTV stills of the suspects will get tongues wagging.

Islington salesman Cem Duzgun was killed inside Clapton FC Club, Upper Clapton Road, Clapton on October 5 last year by two gunmen still being sought by police.

At 10.45 pm Cem was playing pool with a pal when the male suspects arrived at the venue, opening fire from the doorway.

The victim, who was nearest the door was struck with a number of bullets and pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers do not believe he was the intended target, but rather that the suspects simply fired indiscriminately into the venue.

The two men then left the scene on foot heading in separate directions - one north past Clapton BR station (next to the venue), before turning right to go east into Southwold Rd.

The second turned left on leaving the club and ran south along Upper Clapton Rd, then left into Cleveleys Rd.

Suspect 1: a light-skinned black man, in his early 20s, of medium height and slim build, wearing a navy/black jacket, grey hooded top, blue jeans and white trainers.

Suspect 2: a black man, in his early 20s, wearing a navy hooded coat, jeans and trainers. He carried a plastic bag containing the gun.

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Andy Perrott of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command said: "I believe there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this murder and hope the offer of a significant reward will persuade these individuals to come forward and help police provide some justice for Mr. Duzgan's family."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist the investigation is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8244.

Turkish or Kurdish speakers can call a special line on 020 8785 8944.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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