Abdullah Balouchi murder: £10,000 reward offered for information on two men

WHEREABOUTS UNKOWN: Peter Balogh, 22

A reward of up to £10,000 is being offered for information relating to the murder of Abdullah Balouchi in Hull.

The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering the reward for help in tracing two men sought by detectives as part of their ongoing investigation.

The first is Scunthorpe man Peter Balogh, pictured above, who has still not been traced despite previous appeals for help in finding him.

Police have now also released images of a second man, pictured below, whom they would like to identify and locate. He was believed to have been in the area at the time of the incident.

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MAN?

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Clark, senior investigating officer, said: “We are renewing our appeal for Mr Balog to come forward and for help to identify this second man.

“I would appeal for anyone who has information about either man’s whereabouts to get in touch.

“We want any information to keep coming in so please get in contact with anything you might know, even if you think it isn’t important. It could be crucial to us.”

Mr Balouchi, who was 20, suffered fatal stab wounds in Peel Street, west Hull, on the evening of Wednesday, October 7, and died in hospital.

Three men from Hull, aged 32, 19, and 18, and a 17-year-old boy, have been charged with his murder and remanded into custody.

VICTIM: Abdullah Balouchi

An extensive investigation by Humberside Police’s Major Crime Team is continuing into Mr Balouchi’s murder.

Crimestoppers have issued an appeal on their website:  Crimestoppers Appeal.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Peter Balog or the identity and whereabouts of this second man, can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or use its secure online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

Information can also be given directly to police via the non-emergency number 101, quoting log number 500 of 7 October, or by visiting http://ow.ly/7xG150C76HH.