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A £10,000 reward has been offered following a murder in Brent last year.
Simon Whyte, 55, was shot on Harrow Road, Stonebridge on December 19 2025, at around 9.35pm.
Officers arrived and gave emergency first aid to Mr Whyte, but despite the best efforts of police and the London Ambulance Service, he died at the scene.
On the six-month anniversary of Mr Whyte’s death, the Met have now released the image of Pierre Thompson, a 41-year-old man from west London, who they wish to speak to as part of their investigation.
Crimestoppers, the independent charity, have also offered an appeal of up to £10,000 for information that leads to Mr Thompson’s arrest.
Simon’s wife Simone said: “Simon was my husband of 25 years, my best friend, and my soulmate. I am completely lost and distraught without him. He was deeply loved by our family, and his loss has left a hole in our lives that can never be filled.
“Our family has been living with unimaginable grief, heartache and anxiety that his killer hasn’t been found. Every day, we are reminded of the life that was taken from us and the questions that remain unanswered.”
Detective Inspector Jim Barry, who is leading the investigation, said: “Today marks six months since Simon’s death and his family and friends are continuing to come to terms with their loss.
“They are desperate for answers as to what happened that evening and we have already carried out extensive enquiries to build up a picture of the events of that night.
“We are now appealing to the public to help us progress our investigation and would urge anyone who knows the whereabouts of Pierre Thompson to contact police or independent charity Crimestoppers immediately.”
Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, said: “If you know something, however small it may seem, please speak up – your information could make a critical difference in helping bring those responsible to justice.”
Police have urged anyone with information to call 07751 700 330 or 101 with reference 8120/19DEC25, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
