The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Hamid “Mick” Tawaab in Huntingdon earlier this year.
Hamid, known affectionately by many locals as Mick, was 59 years old when he was found unresponsive in his flat on the evening of Monday 20 January 2025. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he sadly died a short time later.
A post-mortem examination confirmed that Mick had died as a result of blunt force trauma to his head, chest and abdomen, and police have since launched a murder investigation.
Appeal for witnesses and information
Detectives believe Mick was assaulted sometime between the morning of Sunday 19 January and the evening of Monday 20 January. During that time, several people are known to have visited his flat, which was covered by CCTV.
Officers are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything, or who has any knowledge of what happened, to come forward — anonymously if necessary.
“A much-loved man whose life was cruelly taken”
Annabelle Goodenough, South East Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, said:
“Hamid ‘Mick’ Tawaab was a much-loved man whose life was cruelly taken. His family and friends deserve answers and for those responsible to face justice.
“We know that in some communities, people might be afraid or reluctant to speak directly to police, but Crimestoppers offers a completely independent and anonymous way to share what you know. No one will ever ask for your name or trace your call.”
Guaranteed anonymity
Crimestoppers guarantees 100% anonymity. Computer IP addresses are never traced, calls are never recorded, and there is no caller line display or 1471 facility. The charity’s UK Contact Centre is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so people can share information safely and in confidence.
Those with information can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by completing the secure online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Please note: information given directly to the police will not qualify for the reward. A reward code must be requested when contacting Crimestoppers to be eligible.
Rewards expire after 6 February 2026.
