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Bank Holiday ASB

Video, 26 May 09:00

For many, the #BankHoliday weekend is a time to catch up with friends & family.

We wish you all a very happy and enjoyable long weekend.

Please drink and act responsibly & look after yourself and your loved ones. For more information on drinking responsibly, please visit: https://drinkaware.co.uk/

If you have witnessed anti-social behaviour, you can now report it online via our website http://www.met.police.uk

DANIEL OMARI SMITH APPEAL

Video, 25 May 12:00

“Mum, we can do it!’ I miss hearing him say that…I miss him so much”

Nine years ago today, Daniel Omari Smith had his life callously stolen from him. On 22nd May 2010, a single gunshot changed the lives of Daniel’s family forever.

22 years old, Daniel was a qualified electrician from Paddington. He had a zest for life, loved his family deeply and was thinking of pursuing a career in modelling. On the evening of Friday 22nd May 2010, Daniel began stopped off at a KFC on Harrow Road on the way home from meeting a friend from work. He rang his sister Cherrell, to ask if she wanted anything and they had a brief chat on the phone. At around 12:15am, Daniel collected his food, left the KFC and began walking towards his car. As he reached the driver’s door, he was approached by someone holding a gun. He was shot once before the suspect ran away.

With a wound to the left shoulder, Daniel staggered back across the road and into the KFC where he then collapsed. Despite the best efforts of those who came to his aid, Daniel died at the scene. The bullet had travelled into his chest, causing fatal injuries.

Daniel was senselessly killed in what can only be explained as a case of mistaken identity. The person believed to be the intended victim, a young black man of a similar age, build and dress to Daniel, went into the KFC shop minutes before Daniel.

On the ninth anniversary of Daniel’s untimely death, officers and Daniel’s devastated mother have issued a fresh appeal for any witnesses to come forward:

“Daniel was my light and life. He filled my heart with joy and was a son to be proud of. I am still very proud of Daniel. I miss him so much.

"He held me up whenever I was down. His favourite line was "Mum, we can do it" and I miss hearing him say that.

"It used to feel like we were a family of four that stood on four pillars. But nine years ago the biggest pillar was removed. That was my son, Daniel. He filled the gap in all our lives because he was there for all of us.

"I would like to appeal to those who have information and know that these people killed my son. I would like for you to free yourselves, your minds, your conscience because I am sure, as hard as it has been for my family for nine years, it must be troubling for you too.

"If you have the information please come forward or anonymously contact the Met. Let's help to stop the suffering and pain that has been caused by these individuals."

Anyone who can assist should call the Incident Room on 020 8785 8119; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.