Man Arrested Over Brutal Ilford Pickaxe Murder – Police Renew Desperate Appeal
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with a savage murder in Ilford – but they’re still begging for witnesses to come forward.
Night of Horror on Ilford High Road
Just after 2.45am on Sunday, 12 November, officers and paramedics rushed to High Road’s junction with Connaught Road. They found a man critically injured after a vicious fight. Despite emergency efforts, the victim died at an east London hospital at 4.35am.
Police believe the man is Sandel Serbu, 36, a Romanian national recently settled in Barking.
Blunt Force Trauma – Attack Was Brutal
A post-mortem on 16 November confirmed Mr Serbu died from severe blunt force trauma to the head. Detectives say the killers arrived in two cars and pounced as he got out of one vehicle where he was a passenger.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Video Evidence
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Considine of the Homicide and Major Crime Command said:
“There were multiple witnesses – people both in cars and on foot – who saw this deadly assault. We need these people to come forward now. If you caught anything on camera, your footage could be vital.”
Anyone with video or information is urged to upload evidence at ukpoliceimageappeal.com.
Arrest Made But Investigation Continues
- The 27-year-old suspect was arrested on 16 November and remains in custody in east London.
- Police are appealing for anyone with details of the attack to call 020 8345 3734.
- Alternatively, message the Met via Twitter @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Ilford residents remain on edge as cops race to crack this chilling murder.
