Prme suspect named in Seaford murder
DETECTIVES have named the prime suspect in the Seaford murder investigation as the victim's cousin Anaha Ali.
Ali, 29, of no fixed abode, who also known as Mohammad Azhar, is beloved to be in London.
Police issued an all ports warning to prevent him from leaving the country and warned people not to approach him.
Sussex Police major crime branch have made extensive enquiries with the Metropolitan Police to track him down.
The body of victim Ahmed Remon Hayder, 27, was discovered in a flat above the Moon of India restaurant in Seaford.
A trail of blood dripping into the architect's business below alerted police to the murder.
Remon, also known as Ray, died after suffering serious head injuries and was found on the landing of the flat in Sutton Park Road on Monday.
He is believed to have died between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Remon was a British national from the Bangladeshi community and had lived in Seaford all his life.
He worked as a waiter at the Moon of India and had been responsible for running the restaurant during the week before his death, while his parents were on holiday in Bangladesh.
Restaurant staff last saw him at 11pm on Sunday.
In a tribute to Remon released today his family said: "Ahmed Remon Hayder, also know as Ray to his friends, was a beloved son and brother.
"He was actively involved with the Seaford and Bengali community. He was a sociable and lovable person.
"He brought a smile to those around him. He was so caring and so considerate to anyone he associated with.
"He would never hurt a fly. He left us with a lifetime of memories.
"As a family we are deeply shocked and devastated regarding his sudden death.
"We hope justice will be served.
"We will miss him for eternity and miss his beautiful laugh.
"We would like to thank family liaison officer DC Amanda Stroud and Sussex Police for all their hard work and commitment.
"We would like to thank the residents of Seaford as well as the local Bengali community for all their support."
DCI Adam Hibbert, from the Major Crime Branch, who is heading the investigation, said: "My sympathies go to Remon's family, who have given their full support to this investigation.
"We are now four days into this murder inquiry and Anaha Ali could be a key person in this investigation.
"He is a 29-year-old man, who is well known to Remon and the Hayder family, and he has no known address.
"Anaha has a distinctive a mole on the tip of his nose.
"He is described as 5ft 8ins and of medium build.
"He has brown eyes and short black wavy hair and a has a small scar of his right forearm."
"A post-mortem revealed Remon died from head injuries.
"Early indications are that more than one weapon was used and that one of these was likely to be sharp, such as a knife.
"At this time we have not recovered any.
"The motive of the death is still to be established.
"Anaha is a man of interest but I cannot discount any others being highlighted in this investigation.
"At this time I am focusing our efforts on locating Anaha.
"Do you recognise him? Did you see him near the restaurant on Sunday night or early Monday morning?
"If you know him or where he may be contact the investigation team.
"I would warn that if you see him do not approach him but urgently contact police."
Extensive forensic tests are continuing at the scene.
Officers have retrieved more than 400 hours of CCTV and house to house enquiries have been extensive, taking in more than 200 homes and businesses.
Chief inspector Natalie Carron, district commander, added: "The community in and around Seaford remain in shock that a murder could have happened in the town.
"They are very much pulling together and supporting one another across businesses and communities.
"We have had nothing but total support from everyone in trying to solve this crime."
Anyone with information should contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting Operation Scotsford or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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