26 March 2024 06:00 Image issued of man sought following murder of Sean O’Neill in Hayes Detectives are issuing an image of Dellan Charles who they want to locate following the 2023 murder of Sean O’Neill in Hayes.

Detectives investigating the murder of Sean O’Neill in west London have released details of a man they want to locate as part of their investigation.

There is also a £10,000 reward available for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of 22-year-old Dellan Charles.

Detective Inspector Kevin Martin, who is leading the investigation, said:

“I am appealing to the public for help in locating Dellan Charles who we are treating as a suspect in Sean’s murder.

“Sean’s family have been left devastated by his murder and the longer that passes without those responsible being held to account, the more their pain grows.

“A significant reward is on offer for anyone who can provide information that leads us to Charles and secures his conviction; if you can help please get in contact immediately on 020 8785 8244.”

An investigation was launched after police were called at 18:51hrs on 18 May 2023 to reports of a man found suffering injuries in Reynolds Road, Hayes.

Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and found 30-year-old Sean with stab injuries. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sean’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

A post-mortem examination conducted on Wednesday, 25 May, confirmed that Sean death was caused by sharp force trauma to the chest and abdomen.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8244 or 101 and quote Operation Aidburrow. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.