Reward of £20,000 offered for information on fatal assault of John Murray in Chiswick

John Murray

John was attacked in his home in Carlton Road in October last year

The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the fatal assault of 75-year-old John Murray in Chiswick last year.

75-year-old John Murray was attacked in his home in Carlton Road, Chiswick on Sunday, 12 October 2024. Despite the best efforts of emergency services who tried to save his life, the beloved father and grandfather was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Nine months on, officers leading the investigation are urging any potential witnesses to share any information that could prove pivotal in the arrest, charge and prosecution of those responsible for John’s death.

Detectives are also asking those in the surrounding area to look at any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from that time in case of any vital clues.

As a charity, independent of the police, Crimestoppers are supporting the investigation by offering a reward for information they exclusively receive that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of John Murray.

If you have any information regarding the case, the charity assures you that you can tell them and you will remain ‘100% anonymous’.

Call free on 0800 555 111 any time, day or night, or fill in Crimestoppers’ quick and easy online form, here:

Crimestoppers – Give information anonymously

“We need the public’s help to get John, his family and friends the justice they deserve”

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the Met’s investigation, said:

“John was a father, grandfather, and a well-liked neighbour, who was brutally murdered in his own home. We are making progress in our investigation, but we need the public’s help to get John, his family and friends the justice they deserve.

“Did you see or hear anything unusual around Carlton Road, such as any signs of a struggle or an argument? If you knew John, did you notice a change in him in the weeks leading up to his death?

John’s family said:

“As a family, we are still struggling to understand why someone would harm a 75-year-old defenceless man in his own home. We cannot move on with our lives until we have some answers. To anyone with information, please come forward and help the police get justice for our family.”

“A good friend and neighbour who had been at the centre of the community for years”

Neighbours of John also supported the appeal and said:

“This is a close-knit community. All of us are reeling from the shock of finding out that John had been murdered. He was a lovely man, a good friend and neighbour who had been at the centre of the community for years. None of us can understand why anyone would do this to him. We hope this appeal will lead to justice for John.”

Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, added:

“It’s clear that John was a much-loved family man and a popular neighbour and friend, which makes this murder even harder to comprehend. This was a deeply shocking crime that has left a family grieving and a community searching for answers.

“We know that someone out there has information that could help bring those responsible to justice. That’s why Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information we receive anonymously that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved.

“John’s family deserve answers. If you know something—no matter how small—please do the right thing. Your information could be the key to justice.”

Anonymity guarantee

This is Crimestoppers’ guarantee of anonymity:

‘We guarantee complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details.

‘Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.

Claiming a reward

‘The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling us on 0800 555 111.

‘If you contact our charity via our online form anonymously, the ‘keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us.

‘Read more about our rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous’. 

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