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Stephanie Cockroft

Justin Bello: Family condemn 'senseless, evil act' after man found dead in bin shed in north London

The family of man who was found dead in a bin shed in north west London have call his death a "senseless, evil act".

Justin Bello, 38, from Croydon, was pronounced dead at the scene in Lovett Way, Neasden, on November 25.

He was named on Tuesday evening by police who are investigating the case.

Mr Bello's death was initially treated as unexplained but is now being investigated as murder.

In a statement, Mr Bello's family said: “So many lives have been destroyed by this senseless evil act which took Justin from us and we urge the public to come forward with any information they might have.”​

Police said the victim was was not shot or stabbed, but have not revealed the cause of death “for operational reasons”.

A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in Norfolk last month.

A 48-year-old man was arrested in Cricklewood, north west London, also on suspicion of murder.

They were both bailed until late December.

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Lambeth last week on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has also been bailed.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 0208 358 0400 or police on 101 quoting CAD 1446/nov25. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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