One arrested, one witness sought after fatal Wembley attack
The police are looking for a witness caught on CCTV in December
Detectives investigating the killing of a man in Wembley have arrested a man and put out an appeal to identify a possible witness.
A 24-year-old man handed himself in to a north London police station on Friday. He was arrested on suspicion of murder, and released under investigation the following day.
'Brutal assault'
Detectives have also released an image of a man they would like to speak to. Officers believe he would have witnessed the brutal assault on Petru-Sorin Doleanu shortly before 9pm on 17 December 2021 near the Job Centre on St John’s Road, Wembley. They are not treating him as a suspect.
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood, the senior investigating officer from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “The past few months have been extremely challenging for Petru-Sorin’s family and friends and his death has understandably been very difficult for them to come to terms with.
“Our investigation continues at pace and, in addition to the arrest, we are continuing to carry out a number of enquiries.
'Significant witness'
“We have released an image of a significant witness whom we would like to speak to. We believe this man saw the attack and we are keen to speak to him to ensure the person responsible for Petru-Sorin’s murder is brought to justice. Please be assured, you are not in any trouble and your help could ensure a dangerous man is removed from the streets of London and Petru-Sorin’s family get the closure they deserve.
“I would urge anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV to come forward.”
Back on 17 December 2021, 41-year-old Petru-Sorin was with two friends on St John’s Road, when they were approached by an unknown man. There was a fight and Petru-Sorin was assaulted.
The next morning, Petru-Sorin became unwell and so his friends called the London Ambulance Service.
After being told that he had been punched in the head during an altercation the previous day, paramedics alerted the police.
Petru-Sorin was taken to hospital, where they found he had a significant brain injury. He remained in hospital until the evening of 29 March when he sadly died.
Anyone who recognises the man in the image, or who has other information about the incident, is being asked to call the police on 020 8358 0300 or 101, giving the reference 2254/18dec.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.