Clapton murder: police release new CCTV pics

21-year-old Cem Duzgan was shot at close range inside the Clapton FC Club

Detectives investigating the murder of 21-year-old Cem Duzgan continue to appeal for witnesses and information six months on.

A reward of £20,000 is now available for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible.

Hackney police have released CCTV images of the two suspects, taken from the scene just prior to the incident, in the hope someone will recognise them and come forward.

Mr Duzgun was shot at close range inside the Clapton FC Club (a Turkish social club), 64 Upper Clapton Road E5 at approximately 10.45pm on Monday 5 October 2009.

Officers, including armed officers, and London Ambulance Service attended the scene to discover the victim suffering from a number of gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Turkish man, Mr Duzgun lived with his family in Islington and worked as a sales assistant at a clothes store in Croydon.

A post-mortem examination held at Poplar Mortuary gave cause of death as gunshot wounds.

The victim had arrived at the venue just after 10pm that evening. While he was playing pool with a friend, two male suspects entered the premises and opened fire from the doorway.

A number of shots were fired, hitting Mr Duzgan who was nearest to the door. Officers do not believe he was the intended target; but rather that the suspects simply fired indiscriminately into the venue.

The two men then left the scene on foot heading in separate directions – one north past Clapton (British Rail) station (next to the venue), before turning right to go east into Southwold Rd. The second turned left on leaving the club and ran south along Upper Clapton Road, then left into Cleveleys Road.

Suspect 1

Suspect 2 carried a plastic bag containing the gun

The two suspects are described as:

1. A light-skinned black man, in his early 20s, of medium height and slim build, wearing a navy/black jacket, grey hooded top, blue jeans and white trainers.

2. A black man, in his early 20s, wearing a navy hooded coat, jeans and trainers. He carried a plastic bag containing the gun.

A/DCI Andy Perrott, Homicide and Serious Crime Command said, “I believe there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this murder and hope the offer of a significant reward will persuade these individuals to come forward and help police provide some justice for Mr Duzgan’s family.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may assist the investigation is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8244. Turkish or Kurdish speakers can call a special line on 020 8785 8944. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.