Croydon shooting: Police hunt motorbike rider after man shot in the head in south London

Police investigating the murder of a man who was shot in the head in south London have launched a manhunt for motorbike rider.

Tinodiwanashe Makwanya, 24, was sitting in the passenger seat of a Volkswagen car in Croydon when he was attacked on June 9.

Scotland Yard said a motorcyclist with a pillion passenger pulled up alongside the car and shots were fired at the vehicle.

The car driver, who also suffered minor injuries, took Mr Makwanya, who was from Croydon, to hospital but he died on arrival.

A 41-year-old man was charged with Mr Makwanya’s murder on June 23.

Detectives released images of another man on Monday who they believe holds key information about the shooting.

He has been described as wearing a black crash helmet with a flip up front and a large black Timberland rucksack.

CCTV images of a motorbike believe to have been used by two suspects to get to the scene have also been released.

The Yamaha R6, with registration plate R6SXE, has not yet been located, police said.

Detective Sergeant Steve Keogh, of the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command, added: "Tino was executed by a gunman who arrived at the scene on a motorbike, and we are appealing to trace a man who we believe may have vital information about his murder.

"If you recognise the man pictured or the motorbike, we would urge you to get in touch as soon as possible. The information will be treated in the strictest confidence."

If you have any information that could assist police with their enquiries, call the incident room on 020 8721 4622. Alternatively contact police on 101 or via Twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the www.crimestoppers-uk.org.