Police are searching for these three men in connection with the murder of Jamie Simpson
Police have released CCTV footage of three men wanted in connection with the murder of Herne Hill's Jamie Simpson.
Mr Simpson died after being stabbed in the neck while working at a Matalan store in Kingsland Shopping Centre, Hackney, on Saturday night.
The 33-year-old was found dead by colleagues at the store where he had worked as an assistant manager for three years.
Detectives believe three black males "lay in wait" before confronting Mr Simpson as he cashed up.
After attacking Mr Simpson the three assailants then escaped via the store's rear car park in Dalston Lane.
London Ambulance Service attended the scene but Mr Simpson was pronounced dead at 8.30pm.
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Detective Inspector Jakie Sebrie described Mr Simpson as hardworking.
"He was known as a reliable, hard working and a diligent member of staff who would always be available to assist his colleagues and customers."
D Insp Sebrie
D Insp Sebrie said: "Mr Simpson was completing his day's work when he was fatally assaulted during a suspected robbery at his store.
Stabbed: Jamie Simpson
"He was known as a reliable, hard working and a diligent member of staff who would always be available to assist his colleagues and customers."
Police want to speak to anyone who might have spotted anything suspicious in the shopping centre at around closing time (7pm) or saw the attackers leaving the scene.
Anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8345 1585 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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