Pensioner Snared at Gatwick Over 1985 Cold Case Murder
Police have made a shocking arrest in the decades-old killing of Gerard Hoarau. An 80-something-year-old man was detained at Gatwick Airport on August 9 as he arrived in the UK. The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command suspect him of conspiracy to murder.
Second Arrest Rocks 35-Year-Old Hoarau Murder Inquiry
This arrest follows another on August 2 in Antrim, Northern Ireland, where a 77-year-old man was taken in for the same charge. He has since been released under investigation but remains a person of interest. Both arrests come after a major review of the case launched in 2016 uncovered fresh leads.
The Murder That Shocked Edgware
Gerard Hoarau was fatally shot multiple times with a Sterling sub-machine gun outside his home in Greencourt Avenue on November 29, 1985. The brutal killing sent shockwaves through the community but went unsolved for decades—until now.
Police Seek Public Help
The investigation team urges anyone with information about the Hoarau murder to get in touch. Contact them at [email protected]. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
