Anthony Littler murder: two rebailed

Two men arrested in connection with the murder of civil servant Anthony Littler in East
Finchley in 1984 have been rebailed. The men, aged 58 and 54, were first arrested in
December and initially bailed until January, which was then extended to later this month.

Detectives continue to appeal for evidence and information about the fatal late-night attack on Mr Littler near East Finchley station on 1 May 1984. The 45-year-old Customs and Excise executive was walking back to his home in Leslie Road, N2, when he was set upon on a path between the station and East End Road.

His cousin Tricia McClure told The Archer in January that her family had been shocked by the brutality of his murder and were still hoping for answers four decades on.

DCI Neil John, of the Met Police, said they were investigating several theories for the motive behind the attack. He told us: “Possibly it was a robbery gone wrong. But then we know that none of Mr Littler’s belongings were actually taken from him.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 020 8358 0100 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.