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Video footage could hold key to murder

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 10:07, 29 October 2008

Medina Road, in Ditton, closed off after the shooting of Danny King. Picture: David Antony Hunt

CCTV footage is being studied by officers investigating the murder of 51-year-old father, Danny King.

Mr King was shot four times at his home in Ditton in the early hours of Friday, October 17.

Officers working in an incident room set up after the murder are reviewing CCTV footage from the area which they believe holds vital information.

Senior investigating officer Det Ch Insp, Jon Bumpus, said: "I believe the CCTV footage we have from the area is of great importance and holds significant information."

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Kent Police also spoke to more than 250 motorists last Thursday (oct 23) during road checks held almost one-week after Mr King died.

Leaflets were distributed by motorists and members of the public in Medina Road and New Road, appealing for information.

A police spokesman said detectives were keeping an open mind as to the motive behind Mr King’s murder.

Det ch insp Bumpus added: "We are following a number of lines of enquiry and are grateful to all who have contacted us, however we continue to appeal to anyone who may have information to speak to officers in the incident room or contact Kent Crimestoppers.

"The family is devastated at their loss and continue to grieve. We ask that anyone who has information thinks of the pain and the terrible ordeal they are going through and to contact us immediately."

Anyone with information should contact Kent Police’s incident room on 01622 654 863 or email DannyKingappeal@kent.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively, contact Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You do not have to give your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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