Police appeal for this man to help Ian Kirwan Redditch Asda murder investigation

Can you help West Mercia Police find this man who they believe has information about the murder of Ian Kirwan outside Asda in Redditch on March 8.

Officers have released CCTV images of the man who was spotted travelling on a train from Redditch towards Longbridge on the date Ian was fatally attacked at 7.30pm.

Five teenagers from south Birmingham have been charged with murdering Ian, aged 53. The force has described the rail passenger they want to speak to as white with short, dark hair.

Police said he was wearing a grey hoody, a black, puffa-style gilet, black jogging trousers and trainers at the time, while carrying a black rucksack.

Detectives appealed for anyone who recognises the man or has information to get in touch.

Paying tribute in March, Mr Kirwan’s family said the software engineer, who was stabbed in Jinnah Road, was the "warmest, kindest man who was always there for anybody in need".

If you can help Call 101 or visit West Mercia Police website quoting Operation Eider. Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or 0800 555 111.

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