Face of youth wanted over musician murder

 
p23 THIS is the image of a London man wanted in connection with the murder of a musician. Police took the unusual step of issuing the image of teenager Jack Hummerstone following the killing of a man in Essex at the weekend. They say it is ìvitally importantî to speak to the 18-year-old from Clerkenwell about the murder of Tom Brittain, 26, in Colchester.
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Justin Davenport14 March 2013
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Police have issued this image of a London man wanted in connection with the murder of a musician.

Officers who took the unusual step said it was “vitally important” they speak to Jack Hummerstone, 18, of Clerkenwell about the killing of Tom Brittain, 26, in Colchester.

Mr Brittain was stabbed at a friend’s home early on Saturday. His family have described him as a well-known songwriter and music producer, also known as Twister.

Police say two men, one armed with a handgun, forced their way into the flat before assaulting him.

Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate said: “Our message

to Jack Hummerstone is to hand yourself in.” Andre Vella, 19, of Essex, has been charged with the murder and is in custody.

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