Police launch manhunt for suspect in fatal Enfield pub shooting

Met Police release 'before' and 'after' images of Abreham Woldegiworgis and warn the public not to approach him

By LineZotpaper AI staff

Published26 October 2026

Updated26 October 2026

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Police are hunting a man they say has "significantly altered his appearance" since CCTV captured him at the time of a fatal pub shooting in north London, and have released new images in an appeal for information.

Erdem Mustafa, 35, was shot dead in Hertford Road, Enfield, last Monday. The Metropolitan Police want to trace Abreham Woldegiworgis, 35, who they believe is the person captured in CCTV footage wearing a grey beanie and a bright orange wig.

Scotland Yard released "before" and "after" images of Woldegiworgis on Monday, saying both show the same person with and without a beard. The force said the man they need to speak to has since significantly altered his appearance from the CCTV footage, and people have been urged not to approach him.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and remains in police custody.

Ch Insp Allam Bhangoo said: "We remain committed to securing justice for Erdem as our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this unimaginably hard time."

Bhangoo said he was pleased his team had made an arrest, but the investigation continues at pace to establish the full circumstances around Mustafa's murder. Police are asking anyone who recognises Woldegiworgis or has information on his whereabouts to come forward, and are appealing for CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

Police have publicly named a man they need to trace and have warned members of the public not to approach him.
An arrest has already been made, but the man police believe was captured on CCTV at the time of the shooting has not been found.
The appeal relies on public help, including recognition of the suspect and any footage from the area.

Background

Enfield is a borough in north London. In fatal shooting investigations, the Metropolitan Police typically combine forensic work with witness and public appeals for information. The release of "before" and "after" images suggests police believe the suspect has changed his appearance since the killing.

What to Watch

Whether Abreham Woldegiworgis is located after the public appeal.
Any further arrests as police investigate the full circumstances of Erdem Mustafa's murder.
Whether doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area produces new information.

Sources

Manhunt for suspect with 'altered appearance' · BBC London
Police name man 'wearing orange wig’ at time of fatal north London shooting as manhunt underway · The Standard London

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SupportedPolice have launched a manhunt for a suspect in a fatal pub shooting in Enfield.BBC London: “Police are hunting a man who they say "significantly altered his appearance" since being captured on CCTV at the time of a fatal pub shooting in north London.”
SupportedThe Met released before-and-after images of Abreham Woldegiworgis in an appeal for information.BBC London: “Scotland Yard released "before" and "after" images of him on Monday in an appeal for information.”
SupportedPolice urged the public not to approach the man they want to speak to.BBC London: “People have been urged not to approach him.”
SupportedPolice say the man significantly altered his appearance since he was captured on CCTV at the time of the shooting.BBC London: “Police are hunting a man who they say "significantly altered his appearance" since being captured on CCTV at the time of a fatal pub shooting in north London.”
SupportedErdem Mustafa, 35, was shot dead in Hertford Road, Enfield, last Monday.BBC London: “Erdem Mustafa, 35, was shot dead in Hertford Road, Enfield, last Monday.”
SupportedPolice want to trace Abreham Woldegiworgis, 35, whom they believe is the person captured on CCTV wearing a grey beanie and bright orange wig.BBC London: “Metropolitan Police want to trace Abreham Woldegiworgis, 35, who they believe is the person captured in CCTV footage wearing a grey beanie and a bright orange wig.”
SupportedThe force said the before-and-after images show the same person with and without a beard.BBC London: “The force said both images show the same person with and without a beard.”
SupportedA 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and remains in police custody.BBC London: “A 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and remains in police custody.”
SupportedCh Insp Allam Bhangoo said, “We remain committed to securing justice for Erdem as our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this unimaginably hard time.”BBC London: “Ch Insp Allam Bhangoo said: "We remain committed to securing justice for Erdem as our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this unimaginably hard time."”
SupportedBhangoo said he was pleased his team had made an arrest.BBC London: “"While I am pleased my team have made an arrest, our work continues at pace to investigate the full circumstances around Erdem's murder."”
SupportedBhangoo said the investigation continues at pace to establish the full circumstances around Mustafa’s murder.BBC London: “"While I am pleased my team have made an arrest, our work continues at pace to investigate the full circumstances around Erdem's murder."”
SupportedPolice are seeking CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile-phone footage from the area.BBC London: “We are still appealing for anyone with wider information about the shooting, including any CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage, to also contact us.”