Man, 36, is brought back to the UK from Turkey and arrested over double murder at lockdown party six years ago

Published: 20:38 EDT, 11 October 2026 | Updated: 21:19 EDT, 11 October 2026 A man has returned to Britain and been arrested on suspicion of murder over a double shooting at a pandemic party more than six years ago.Cheriff Tall, 21, and father-of-three Abayomi 'Junior' Ajose, 36, were shot dead at a 'spontaneous' party of 400 people in Moss Side, Manchester, in the early hours of June 21, 2020. Murder detectives investigating the shooting said on Sunday they had arrested a 36-year-old man who was detained in Turkey and taken to England the previous day.He was met at Stansted Airport by Greater Manchester Police officers and remains in custody.The force said a £50,000 reward remained available for anyone who provides key information leading to the discovery and conviction of those responsible for the killings.Officers said some of the hundreds of revellers that night, who attended the event in a car park near a block of flats hours after a Black Lives Matter protest, may have 'crucial' eyewitness accounts.Detective Chief Inspector Neil Higginson said: 'This arrest demonstrates our unwavering commitment to securing justice for Junior and Cheriff and their loved ones.'Over the last six years, myself and my officers have been carrying out multiple warrants, analysing evidence, examining devices that have been seized during the investigation and pursuing every opportunity to identify those responsible. Abayomi Ajose, 36, who was shot dead in Moss Side, south Manchester, in June 2020 Cheriff Tall, 21, was also shot dead at the lockdown party which was attended by around 400 people'While this arrest marks a significant development in our investigation, our work is far from over. We continue to appeal for information that could help us establish the full circumstances of what happened that night and identify any outstanding suspects.'We know that some people who were there that night have not yet spoken with us, and we want to take this opportunity to urge you to come forward and speak with us.'The smallest piece of information could prove to be vital. Anyone who witnessed what happened, or who knows anything about those responsible, please do the right thing and come forward. The £50,000 reward remains in place and all information we receive will be investigated thoroughly and treated with the respect that it deserves.'The force said the arrest was a 'significant step' in its investigation.Anyone with information should contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 3691, quoting incident number 221 of 21/06/20.Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.