This is the moment when the "nice" OAP is busking to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. weeks before he was murdered on a scooter in broad daylight.
Thomas O'Halloran, 87 years old, , was arrested yesterday in Greenford, West Londonshortly after 4:00 p.m. ” was attacked.
Police today released footageof a man in shorts and builder's gloves running from the scene with a knife in his hand.
Thomas is known to have been surrounded by a mob on Western Avenue before he was fatally stabbed.
He was able to travel 75 yards to Runnymede Gardens on a scooter before calling for help.
Hero's neighbor rushes to save Thomas' life before the ambulance arrives. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say anyone who knows the "dangerous" man in the CCTV footage should come forward immediately, but no arrests have been made yet.
Thomas, from Ennistimon, Co. Clare, used to play bass with his accordion outside the nearby Tesco and train stations to raise money for charity.
In June, footage of the performance was posted on a Facebook group for expats living in London.
In this film shot by Kieran McKenna, Thomas is smiling as he plays. His basket, which has been repainted in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, is fitted with a donation box.
Kieran shared the footage with the caption: "Today I met this gentleman playing tunes outside Tesco Perivale.
Today my neighbor ``He is very helpful. Or anything, if he needs tools, he pops them in.
"He's very kind, amiable, and always up for conversation with anyone.
"As soon as he sees you, approach him. He will start talking to you."
52-year-old Tony Paraskeba told the Evening Standard: Told. Whenever he saw him he would ride his scooter. he is very upset
"Why would you hurt an old man?"
'ABSOLUTELY LOVELY'
Thomas' death was just 4 in the capital. It marked his sixth murder in days.
Today, regarding the gloved man, Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood said: Instead of approaching him, if they know him or have information about his whereabouts, call 999 immediately.
"My team and I are working around the clock to bring Mr. O'Halloran's murderers to justice, but we need your help.
"Our investigation If you have any information, no matter how small, that would be helpful to us, please contact us or anonymously contact CrimeStopper."
