Appeal over teenager shot dead during Streatham ice rink disco

Shot dead: James Andre Smartt-Ford
12 April 2012

Murder detectives appealed for help today four years after a teenager was shot dead on an ice rink during a disco.

James Andre Smartt-Ford, 17, from south-west London, collapsed on the ice after he was shot twice.

The Metropolitan Police are offering a £20,000 reward for information which leads to the capture of the murderer.

On the night of the incident Streatham ice rink was holding a disco attended by more than 300 people.

The victim, known as Andre or Dre, was approached by a black youth wearing dark clothing before he was shot.

He staggered from the area at the bottom of the stairs on to the ice before collapsing.

Detective Inspector Henry Lindsey, from the Trident team investigating Andre's murder, said: "Four years have now passed since Andre was brutally murdered in front of a significant number of witnesses.

"We want to hear from anyone who may remember something from that night and ask that those who may not have spoken to us before to come forward and help us bring the murderer to justice.

"We believe there are those who have information key to this investigation. These witnesses have the power to bring an end to this and to take dangerous people off the street who cause harm to their community.

"We remain determined to solve this murder and bring some resolution for Andre and his family."

Officers were called to reports of the shooting at the rink on Streatham High Road at at about 10.55pm on February 3, 2007.

The teenager was taken to St George's Hospital where he was pronounced dead at midnight.

A total of 18 people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, including seven on the night of the murder, but all have been released without further action.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 020 8247 4554 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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