Man, 52, dies from serious head injuries after being ‘mugged in an alleyway’ as Met Police launch hunt for killer
- Ibrahim Pertek, 52, was found near Wood Green Library in Enfield, north London
A man has died from serious head injuries after a suspected mugging in an alleyway – prompting Met Police to launch a hunt for the killer.
Ibrahim Pertek, 52, was found next to Wood Green Library in Enfield, north London, in the early hours of the morning on July 16.
It is believed he was assaulted, possibly during a robbery just after 1am.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service were called at 2:50am and found Mr Pertek with a serious head injury.
He was rushed to hospital in a critical conditions where he tragically died on August 1.
Ibrahim Pertek, 52, (pictured) died from serious head injuries after a suspected mugging in an alleyway
Police have issued a witness appeal to anyone who might have caught Mr Pertek on their dashcam or seen him in the time leading up to his death.
Detective Inspector Andy Griffin said: ‘We are asking for anyone who was around the area of Wood Green High Road at this time to contact police, particularly any motorist who was passing while using a dash cam.
‘We believe Mr Pertek was seen by people prior to him being injured, and we want those people to come forward and speak to us.
‘We are releasing a photo of Mr Pertek and I would ask people to look at it carefully and contact police if you remember seeing him.
‘If you have any information that could assist, please come forward, it could help police and Mr Pertek’s family understand what happened that night.’
They added: ‘Officers will be conducting a witness appeal in the area of Wood Green High Road on Saturday, 5 August, from 22:00hrs, if you wish to speak to police in person.’
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Homicide detectives are appealing for information after the death of man following an incident in Enfield.
‘Ibrahim Pertek, who was 52 and from Wood Green, died in hospital on Tuesday, 1 August.
‘His family has been informed.
‘It is believed that Mr Pertek may have been initially assaulted, possibly during a robbery, at about 01:10hrs on Sunday, 16 July.
‘After extensive CCTV inquiries, officers believe Mr Pertek was assaulted in an alley next to Wood Green Library that leads from Wood Green High Road to Caxton Road.’
They added: ‘Officers and the London Ambulance Service were called at 02:50hrs and found Mr Pertek with a serious head injury.
‘He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and sadly did not recover.
‘The incident was initially investigated by local detectives, but following his death homicide detectives launched a murder investigation.’
