Officers investigating a double murder at a lockdown party are looking for five potential witnesses.

A lone assailant shot Cheriff Tall, 21, and Abayomi Ajose, 36, dead at an outdoor “spontaneous gathering”, in a car park off Caythorpe Street, in Moss Side, Manchester, on 21 June 2020.

The two men – who were not known to each other – were killed shortly after midnight, in the hours that followed a Black Lives Matter family event in the area.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said they have an outstanding suspect, but need more evidence about the incident at the party, attended by up to 400 people.

The witnesses were identified by mobile phone footage and are not connected to the murders, police added, but may have key information to help with the inquiry.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson said: “We know most people who were present were there to enjoy themselves and not cause trouble.

“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 as we can provide the relevant support needed as it’s not too late to do the right thing.”

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A £50,000 award for key information that leads to the discovery and conviction of the killer remains available.

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