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Songwriter murdered after being ambushed by two men

Anthony France and John Dunne

AN ASPIRING songwriter was murdered yards from his home in west London.

Trainee electrician Fernando Johnson, 23, was ambushed by two men while getting out of his car on Rosebank Way, near the A40 dual carriageway in Acton at 2.15am. Officers and paramedics attended but despite their efforts, he died at the scene.

A cousin, speaking on behalf of Mr Johnson’s family, said: “He was greatly loved by family and friends and was well known to the community.

“He always had a smile on his face and greeted everyone with a big smile and hug. He was a loving family man.”

A police cordon was in place at the crime scene this morning as detectives trawled for clues and examined CCTV.

The cousin added: “He wanted the world to hear his story through his music. He was passionate about achieving his ambitions.

“He was a talented footballer and played for QPR as a youngster. He was very polite and brilliant with people of all ages. It’s a great loss to the family and community.

“We will make sure his memory lives on. His mother, father, grandmother and two elder brothers are devastated like all of us. He was the apple of their eye.”

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

One resident added: “I heard some shouting and people running away, then there were blue lights everywhere with ambulances and police. It’s truly frightening.”

It is the fourth killing in London of 2023.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 514/26Jan or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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