Detectives Make Appeal to Southall Community

Convinced someone local knows the identity of 23-year-old's killer

Detectives are appealing for information twelve months on from the murder of 23-year-old, Surjeet Singh in Southall.

It happened on 26th August 2013 at 20.50pm when police were called to deal with a large fight in Southall Park. Officers found Surjeet in nearby Green Drive suffering from a head wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 21:57hrs.

A post-mortem examination was held the next day and gave the cause of death as a single stab wound to the neck.

Police are appealing for anybody who may have witnessed the incident, knew the deceased or has any information that may assist the investigation.

Detective Inspector Tony Lynes, said:

"I appeal directly to the local community in Southall for information that may lead to the identification of Surjeet's killer. I am convinced the answer lies in the heart of the community, however, a year on we, nor Surjeet's family are any closer to knowing who attacked him and we need information from local people to help us.

"Detectives have arrested a number of people believed to have been involved in the fight, however police are appealing for information that may identify Surjeet's killer. No one has been has been convicted in relation with the violent disorder."

Anyone with information is urged to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4868. Alternatively if you have information and wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or report online at Crimestoppers UK

Eight people arrested in connection with the murder in August 2013 have now been released. One man was released with no further action. Seven others were acquitted on charges of violent disorder and conspiracy to commit GBH at Isleworth Crown Court in April this year.

12th September 2014