POLICE are offering a £20,000 reward to anyone in the Waltham Forest community who can help them track down the killer of a loving father-of-five.

Wayne Powell, 39, was gunned down on Tuesday July 5 in Higham Station Avenue, Chingford, as he made his way home from a nearby gym just after 11pm.

His fiancée Anne Boriel was pregnant with his child at the time and gave birth to Wayne junior just three months after his death.

Despite countless appeals and the arrest of three men, no-one has ever been charged with his murder and officers are baffled about a possible motive.

Announcing the reward offer today (Wednesday April 6), detective inspector Dave Rock said: "Wayne Powell was a good man. He was not involved in criminality or gangs.

"He did not deserve to die in the way he did. I am confident there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this shooting and I would urge them to come forward.

"I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that we are offering a substantial reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those responsible."

Ms Boriel said: "Baby Wayne, who is now six months old, will never get the chance to meet his daddy. Wayne's six children will never see him again. Neither will his parents or brothers and sisters who are equally affected by this senseless killing.

"This was not a gangland murder - Wayne had no links to any gang, drugs, guns or crime.

"Someone knew exactly where Wayne would be on the night of Monday July 5. That person had ready access to a gun and was prepared to use it - coolly and callously.

"We cannot believe that person has not bragged or expressed his guilt to another about what he did.

"I am imploring anyone who can help identify the killer to contact the police so we can ensure no other family has to go through what we have experienced and that justice and closure can be achieved for Wayne."

The gunman is described as possibly black, was about five foot ten inches tall and was wearing a tracksuit. The weapon used is believed to be a handgun.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the incident room on 020 8733 4704. If you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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