CCTV image of M40 biker released

Gerard Tobin, from south London, was killed in a "well-planned" attack on the M40 in Warwickshire on Sunday as he left a motorcycle festival.

Police released the photo of the Canadian national and again appealed for information to track down his killer.

Although wearing a Hell's Angels T-shirt, Police have not confirmed that he was a member of the biker group.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 01926 415581.

Detective Superintendent Ken Lawrence asked again for anyone who may have captured the shooting on their mobile telephones to send him the images.

Police believe Mr Tobin left the Bulldog Bash event at Long Marston Airfield in Stratford with two friends on Sunday afternoon and headed in convoy with them up to the M40.

Before they joined the motorway at Junction 15, they passed a lay-by where police believe a green or dark Rover 620 car was parked.

This vehicle is thought to have pulled out and followed the bikers on to the southbound carriageway where a shot was fired, hitting Mr Tobin in the back of the head.

Anyone who saw that car parked in the lay-by on the A46 close to junction 15 of the M40 is asked to contact police.

Det Supt Lawrence, who is leading the inquiry, said: "The green Rover 620 was seen travelling very close to the group of motorcycles and then continued after the incident.

"I need further witnesses to this car. Did anyone see it during the course of the Bulldog Bash event? Did anyone see it leave the motorway further south on the M40?"

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