Police offering £50k for information about Moss Side double shooting that took place three years ago

Greater Manchester Police are offering a £50k reward for anyone who can provide information about a double murder which took place exactly three years ago today (21 June).

The two victims, 36-year-old Junior Ajose and 21-year-old Cheriff Tall, were killed in a shooting on Sunday 21 June 2020.

That night, police were initially made aware of that that the two men had been brought into hospital with gunshot wounds. Then, at around 12:55am, police received reports of gunshot sounds on Caythorpe Street.

Since the shooting, police have issued several warrants that have led to the questioning in custody of a number of people. Mobile phones have also been seized for forensic analysis.

However, more information is still needed and police believe that someone among the 300-400 community members present that day may be able to provide answers. They will reward £50,000 to anyone that can provide information that will lead to a conviction.

Detective Chief Inspector and Senior Investigating Officer, Neil Higginson, said: “I am sad to say that in this period we haven’t been able to get the justice the families deserve. I still believe that we can achieve this, but I know that we require the help of the public to do so.

“We have a good understanding of what occurred that night and we do have an outstanding suspect, but we need more evidence. This evidence could be provided to us by people who were present when the murders occurred or those who have possession of mobile phone footage from that night.

“We know most people who were present were there to enjoy themselves and not cause trouble, as it showed many people present at the gathering. So, we are certain that they will have vital detail that can help in our investigation in the events leading up to, during or after the murder. Our focus is to obtain this key evidence so that we can convict the person responsible for the murders.

“I understand that people can be reluctant to come forward in this type of case, for a variety of reasons, but I ask that you do so. Please see it that you will be helping the families who are desperate for justice.

“I or my team will meet you at any time or place. Please allow us the opportunity to talk through what support we can provide you to increase your confidence in us. I can also say that we can now offer a £50,000 reward to anyone who can assist with giving us key information which leads to the successful conviction of those responsible.”

“Please if you know something, however small you think it may be, get in touch. It’s not too late.”

Anyone with information, however small or insignificant it may seem, should contact GMP in confidence on 0161 856 0110, quoting incident number 221 of 21/06/20.

• Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Information, including pictures and videos, can also be uploaded anonymously to the Major Incident Public Portal under ‘Operation Tarnbrook’.