Reward offered on anniversary of Croydon murder (From Your Local Guardian)

Reward offered on anniversary of Croydon murder

9:26am Tuesday 14th February 2012 in Top Stories

Police are offering a £20,000 reward for fresh information on the murder of Mark Corcoran, who was killed on Valentine’s Day two years ago.

The 26-year-old from Croydon was stabbed to death near Selhurst Park football stadium at about 10pm on February 14, 2010.

It was a busy night as Crystal Palace had just played Aston Villa in the FA Cup at the ground.

Mr Corcoran had stumbled into the Subitha Food and Wine shop on Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood asking for help, shortly before he collapsed.

Police and London Ambulance Service were called but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination at Croydon Mortuary gave cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.

Police believe Mr Corcoran was stabbed within approximately 100 yards of the shop and had managed to stumble towards the store to ask for help.

Officers want to speak to anyone who may have seen or spoken with Mr Corcoran that night.

They would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area of the Crystal Palace football ground, particularly after 7.30pm, who may have seen or heard anything.

Detective Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons, of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command, said: "It has been two years since Mark was fatally stabbed and I am urging anyone who was in the area that night who may have seen or heard anything to come forward.

“Mark was wearing a distinctive black and white stripy top and would have struggled to walk the 100 yards to the shop.

“Many people were around that evening, either out celebrating Valentine's Day or at the football match and it is possible that they may have seen Mark.

“I would like to hear from these people no matter how insignificant their information may seem as it may assist us with finding out what happened. "

Detectives will be at the murder scene between 8pm and 10pm tonight appealing for information and handing out leaflets.

They will be joined by Mr Corcoran's family who will be assisting with the appeal.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8721 4961 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.