Police investigating Sabina Nessa’s killing are urgently seeking to identify a man pictured carrying a “red reflective object” that he was “possibly trying to conceal” up his sleeve.

The suspect was captured on CCTV in Pegler Square shortly before 8.30pm on Friday, September 17, when Ms Nessa is believed to have been attacked.

Officers “retain an open mind” as to whether the red object was used in the attack on Sabina.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “I continue to appeal for any witnesses and anyone with information to contact police and share what they know.

“People in the Kidbrooke area last Friday may recall seeing this man carrying a red reflective object, and possibly trying to conceal it up his sleeve. If so, please call police.

“Please share the CCTV footage on social media and, especially if you have connections to London or Kent, show the image to family members and friends who may not have seen it. He must be traced.

“We all saw at yesterday evening’s vigil, the impact that Sabina’s death has had on the community. I would reiterate my plea to those in the local area to think and if you have any information that could help this investigation, then please get in touch.”

Two men were previously arrested and released under investigation in relation to the incident.

Officers are “content” that neither of them is the man shown in the CCTV footage.

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A 12-second clip shows a balding man wearing a black hooded coat and grey jeans, holding an orange object, looking over his shoulder and pulling at his hood as he walks down a path.

Detectives have also released an image, captured in the same area, of a silver car they believe the man has access to and appealed for anyone who recognised either to contact the force immediately.

Ms Nessa had been walking to meet a friend at The Depot, a bar in Pegler Square, when she was fatally attacked in nearby Cator Park.

Her body was discovered by a member of the public the next day, having been hidden under a pile of leaves, it was reported.

Anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8721 4266, tweet @MetCC or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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