Doorstep shooting in 1998 - 10 year old son in house at time

Detectives have described a shooting as 'brutal and calculating' and renewed appeals after a man was murdered  in front of his child in Northolt.

It happened 15 years ago in 1998 but police haven't given up on the case.

A substantial reward of up to £20,000 is on offer for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the murder, which occurred on Saturday 2 May 1998.

Robin Charles Wood , 47, lived on the Racecourse Estate, Northolt with his partner and son.

At approximately 22.40hrs that night, his partner answered the door to a man who identified himself as Terry, asking to speak with Mr Wood. As Mr Wood approached the front door he was shot.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and a post-mortem at New Ealing Hospital established the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the neck.

The shooting took place whilst Mr Wood's ten-year-old son was at home.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who has information to contact them. The suspect is described as white, aged between 25-35, 5'7 in height, of slim build and with sharp facial features. He was wearing an unzipped dark-coloured anorak.
He was seen to run from the scene into Kempton Avenue.

Detective Inspector Simon Webb, investigating Mr Wood's murder, said: "This was a brutal and calculated murder in front of a young child.

"Fifteen years on, and as a result of new information, we are now offering £20,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for Mr Wood's murder."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Serious Crime Command Incident Room on 020 8733 4617; if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

2nd May 2013