Pictured: Murder victim found wrapped in sheet on East London road as police offer 20k reward for information

"Police are offering a 20,000 reward for information three months after the body of a man was found wrapped in a sheet in east London. Officers were called to Walton Road in Ilford on July 23, after a member of the public found a man's body wrapped in a sheet between the pavement and the road. The man has been identified as 56-year-old Derrick Jones."

"While progress has been made, we still need those who may have seen or heard something to come forward. Walton Road is a busy street, and we believe someone out there holds a vital piece of the puzzle. No detail is too small even the slightest detail could be the breakthrough we need to identify Derrick's killer. A reward of up to 20,000 is being offered to encourage anyone with information to speak up."

On July 23 a man's body was discovered wrapped in a sheet between the pavement and the road on Walton Road in Ilford. The victim was identified as 56-year-old Derrick Jones. Detectives believe Jones had been socialising with friends at an address on Warrior Square the day before his death. He was found with some injuries, but the cause of death remains unclear. Officers are appealing for witnesses and offering a reward of up to 20,000 through Crimestoppers for information. Anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or directly to police on 101 or 0207 960 8193, referencing 1022/23JUL or Operation Crybath. No detail is too small; the reward aims to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help secure justice and answers for the family.

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