£10,000 reward offered after father-of-two Hemwand Ali Hussain is shot dead in Hartlepool

This poignant new picture has been shared of a dad-of-two as the Crimestoppers charity £10,000 reward has been renewed.
Photo: Cleveland Police — This poignant new picture has been shared of a dad-of-two as the Crimestoppers charity £10,000 reward has been renewed. Photo: Cleveland Police

The 30-year-old father-of-two was found dead at a property in Charterhouse Street, Hartlepool, on Sunday, September 15, 2019 after suffering a gunshot wound.

Four men have been charged in connection but their trial date is yet to be confirmed.

Now, police have shared images of Qazim Marku, 23, and Eugert Merizaj, 28, two men who are wanted in connection with the alleged murder. Both were born in Albania but are thought to have links across the UK including Cleveland.

Police want to re-appeal to anyone who believes they have information which could help the investigation to get in touch.
Photo: Cleveland Police — Police want to re-appeal to anyone who believes they have information which could help the investigation to get in touch. Photo: Cleveland Police

Eugert Merizaj is described as around 5’5 tall with brown eyes and short dark hair with a receding hairline. He has a full beard and moustache in the photos.

Qazim Marku is around 5’8 tall, with brown eyes and short dark hair. He also has dark facial hair in the photograph.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Robinson, said: “We’d appeal to anyone who can provide information to help us locate these wanted men to get in contact with police, and if anyone sees these men, they are asked not to approach them but to contact us on 999.”

Police are also searching for two men who they believe can help with enquiries. They are a man believed to be in his 40s – who was a passenger in a silver Mercedes E Class – and a man, thought to be in his 20s, who is pictured wearing a grey ‘Fila’ brand sweatshirt and dark trousers.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information it receives that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Ruth McNee, Regional Manager at the charity Crimestoppers, said: “We take crime information from people every day and we make a huge difference by helping to keep communities safe thanks to information we receive. Everyone who contacts us stays 100% anonymous. Always.

“Even if your information may seem insignificant, it could make all the difference.

“We cannot trace your call or see your IP address.”

Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information or use the untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.