Crime Desk

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that they have now released a man in connection with the murder of Albert Wright, the man has subsequently been released with no further action.

Detectives continue to appeal for information following the murder.

Police were alerted to the stabbing at 23:55hrs on Friday 25 February.

The body of Albert Wright (also known as Bert) (2/3/30 - 80 ys) was found by his son at Albert’s home in Trelawney Road.

A post-mortem gave cause of death as multiple stab wounds.

An incident room has opened under DCI John Macdonald (HSCC).

Detectives believe that Albert had been out in is car on the day of his death and returned home at approximately 17.30hrs.

It is thought he may have been attacked between 18.00hrs and 19.00hrs as people heard a disturbance at the address during this time.

DCI Macdonald said: "'This was a really violent attack on an 80 year old man at this home. It is not clear at the moment what the motive is. Nothing has been taken from the property and there is no evidence of a forced entry.

“Bert was a popular resident of Hainault and there is nothing in his background to suggest why anyone would kill him.

“I would urge anyone who has information about who may have done this to come forward, it was a cowardly attack and whoever did it is not worth protecting.”

Where you in Trelawney Road between 1800hrs-1900hrs on that Friday evening? If so please contact the Incident Room on 020 8345 3985; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.