Police arrest four men after murder of 20-year-old man in Hanwell – EALING.NEWS – The Voice of Ealing 7 towns

Police have arrested four men after Sebastiaan James-Kraan, 20, died in hospital following a shooting in Hanwell on June 9, 2024.

On the morning of 21 June 2024, two men in their 20s were arrested in Bristol on suspicion of murder and both men are now in police custody in London. A man in his 40s was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and has been released on bail.

On 22 June 2024, a man in his 20s was arrested in the Wembley area on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Officers were called at around 2.10am on 9 June 2024 to reports of a shooting in Templeman Road, where together with the London Ambulance Service they found Sebastiaan James-Kraan with life-threatening gunshot wounds in danger. He was immediately taken to hospital, but died three days later on June 12, 2024.

A post-mortem examination took place on 21 June 2024 and said gunshot wounds were the cause of death.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “My thoughts continue to be with Sebastiaan’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time. Our investigation is progressing at pace and we have made a number of arrests. I am still keen for anyone who may have information about what happened to Sebastiaan so that we can bring those responsible to justice.”

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, in charge of policing in the Ealing area, said: “I know that a death caused by gun crime will cause considerable concern in the local community. My thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends and my officers are doing everything they can to support the crime investigation.”

A statement from his family said: “Sebastiaan James-Kraan was cruelly taken from his family at such a young age.

“He was a kind, loving, gentle man with a beautiful soul who will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. A gentle giant with a heart of pure gold.

“Please respect our privacy now to allow us to deal with our grief.”

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting ref 807/09Jun. Or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.