The attempted assassination of a wealthy Russian businessman outside his Canary Wharf apartment has been recreated in a BBC Crimewatch appeal.
German Gorbuntsov, 46, (pictured) who has owned banks in his homeland and Moldova was shot six times outside the block in Byng Street, Poplar, East London on March 20.
He has founded approximately forty companies involved in finance, security, construction and other fields and had just travelled home from his office by taxi when ambushed by a lone gunman at 7.20pm.
Speaking from an unnamed hospital, where he is under armed guard Mr. Gorbuntsov said: “My future is uncertain. The worst feeling is - that guy shot me and ran away and probably thought that he had killed me.
“This incident has changed my whole life.”
Detective Chief Inspector Russell Taylor of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command is leading the investigation.
He said: “We are continuing to examine CCTV footage from the area and are keen to speak with anyone who may have been in the Byng Street area shortly before or after 7.20 on Tuesday March 20.
"Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area?
“I urge anyone with information about the attempted murder of Mr. Gorbunstov to contact the incident room.”
The suspect is described as white, 6ft tall and of slim build, wearing a dark hooded top.
He was seen running from Byng Street away from Westferry Road, believed through Bellamy Close, towards the Marsh Wall area.
A hooded top, along with a gun and a fake leather bag were found in bushes nearby.
Any witnesses or anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8721 4868. If you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
There has been no arrest at this time and officers retain an open mind regarding a motive.
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