Detectives appeal for help to find murder victim's next-of-kin

Detectives are appealing for help from the public to identify family members or next-of-kin for a murder victim.

The victim, 51-year-old Anthony Marks, was attacked in the early hours of Saturday, 10 August in Cromer Street, WC1.

Anthony was a member of the homeless community and is understood to have been sheltering in a nearby bin shed prior to his assault.

A 17-year-old boy from Dagenham was arrested on Friday, 4 October and was charged on Sunday, 6 October with Anthony’s murder.

He appeared at Highbury Magistrates' Court where he was remanded into custody to next appear on Wednesday, 9 October at the Old Bailey.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: “Despite someone having been charged, our investigation is ongoing with a number of active lines of enquiry.

“Sadly, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to identify next-of-kin for Anthony and I urge anyone who can help to contact the investigation team.

“I am also very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident but has not yet spoken with police. There were a number of people in the area at the time of the murder and we know that some of those people tried to help Anthony. If you are one of those people please do get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information should contact the incident room direct on 0208 358 0300, dial 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting CAD 1428/10AUG24.