Counter terrorism detectives investigating the 2010 murder of a Pakistani politician in Edgware are offering a £20,000 reward for information which leads to an arrest.

The Metropolitan Police detectives have released a fresh appeal for information to mark the second anniversary of the murder of Dr Imran Farooq in Green Lane on September 16, 2010.

They are offering a reward of up to £20,000 to anyone who provides information which leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those responsible.

Dr Farooq, a founding member of the MQM party, Pakistan’s third largest political party, was on his way home from work when he was attacked outside his house just before 5.30pm.

The father-of-two died from multiple stab wounds and a blunt trauma to the head.

A five and a half inch-bladed kitchen knife and a brick used in the attack were recovered at the scene.

Police would like to speak to anyone who has any information relating to the crime.

To contact them call 020 8721 3784 or email SO15Mailbox-.DrFarooqMurder@met.police.uk