Murder Detectives Issue CCTV Images

Detectives investigating the murder of Rio McFarlane in Peckham are seeking three men who can help them with the investigation. Police have released three CCTV images of the men, who are not suspects, so that they can come forward or the public can help identify them. Officers believe the men may have information that would assist the police and they are asking the men to get in touch. At approximately 21:30hrs on Monday 6 September 2010, police officers heard a gunshot and diverted to Dragon Road SE15 to investigate. On arrival they found a man suffering a gunshot wound. The ambulance service attended but the victim died at the scene. He was Rio McFarlane, aged 18, from Peckham. A post-mortem gave cause of death as a single gunshot wound to the chest.

Rio had no involvement in crime and police believe his murder may have been a case of mistaken identity. Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room. The Sun newspaper is offering a £10,000 reward, in addition to the reward of up to £20,000 being offered by the Met Police, for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the murder.

Station Attack Leaves Victim With Fractured Skull

Detectives from British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing for information after a man received a fractured skull following an assault at Leeds railway station on Saturday. The victim, a 19 year-old man from, Bradford, is currently receiving treatment at Leeds General Hospital, where his condition has been described as stable. Officers have released CCTV footage of two men who they would like to speak to in connection with the incident, which took place near to the ticket barriers around 10.36pm. Detective Inspector Stuart Mellish of British Transport Police said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack on a young man who had been on a night out with friends. Both the victim and the suspects travelled on the 21.56 Skipton to Leeds service. When they were leaving the station the two men wrestled the victim to the ground then threw numerous kicks and blows to his head. I would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact police.”

Illegal Workers Arrested In Belfast

Two illegal workers, with no right to be employed in the UK, have been caught in raids by UK Border Agency officers in Belfast. The enforcement operation was carried out as part of a nationwide campaign to tackle immigration crime. Officers targeted two restaurants, The Four Seasons in Dublin Road, Belfast and China China in University Street, Belfast on Thursday. Following checks on employees at the restaurants two 47-year-old Chinese men were arrested for immigration offences including illegal entry to the UK and overstaying visa conditions. Both were detained overnight in Musgrave Street Police Station in Belfast and steps are being taken to remove them from the UK. The Four Seasons and China China were each issued with a civil penalty notice for employing the illegal workers. If the employers are unable to prove they conducted the correct pre-employment checks for staff they may each be liable for a fine of up to £10,000. Mike Golden, Assistant Director, Northern Ireland, UK Border Agency said: “This is the latest in a series of operations we've carried out to tackle immigration crime in Northern Ireland, and more are planned. Illegal working has a serious impact on communities, taking jobs from those who are genuinely allowed to work. Businesses which operate outside the law should be warned that they will be found and they will be punished.”

(BMcN)