Family seek answers after man killed in his home

John Murray was killed in his Chiswick home in October 2024

The family of a pensioner who died after he was attacked in his west London home last year have appealed to the public for help as they seek answers about what happened.

John Murray, 75, was "brutally" killed in his home in Carlton Road, Chiswick on 12 October 2024, the Metropolitan Police said.

Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved.

Det Ch Insp Brian Howie, who is leading the Met's investigation, said: "We need the public's help to get John, his family and friends the justice they deserve."

In a statement, Mr Murray's family said they were "still struggling to understand why someone would harm a defenceless 75-year-old man in his own home".

They added: "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."

'Key to justice'

Alexa Loukas, from Crimestoppers, said Mr Murray "was a much-loved family man and a popular neighbour and friend" which made the killing "even harder to comprehend".

She added: "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."

Det Ch Insp Howie added: "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?"

Police had previously said Mr Murray had moved to Chiswick after retiring and was a well-liked neighbour who always offered to help others in the community.

He was often seen riding his motorbike in the communal gardens which is where neighbours last saw him on the day he died.

Anyone with any information, is asked to contact the police.

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