Detectives have made further arrests in connection with a 1984 murder investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Anthony Littler in 1984 have made two further arrests.

One man, aged 56, and another aged 57 were arrested earlier today, (Thursday, 21 March) on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody.

Two men previously arrested in December 2023 have been re-bailed to a date in late April.

Anthony Littler, from Leslie Road, N2 was killed after leaving East Finchley Tube Station at around 00:15hrs on 1 May 1984. He was found with significant head injuries in an alleyway close to East End Road, behind the station, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe Anthony was murdered in a random attack but despite an extensive investigation, no one has been charged. The motive for the murder also remains unknown.

Anyone with information should contact police on 020 8358 0100 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.