Reward offered as appeal continues for answers over death of Huntington grandfather Hamid ‘Mick’ Tawaab

We're offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Hamid ‘Mick’ Tawaab in Huntington earlier this year.

Hamid, who was known to many locally by his nickname Mick, was 59 years old when he was found unresponsive in his flat on the evening of Monday 20 January 2025. He sadly passed away shortly afterwards.

A post-mortem report later confirmed that Mick had died from blunt force trauma to his head, chest and abdomen. Police have since declared the case a murder investigation.

Detectives believe Mick was assaulted sometime between the morning of Sunday 19 January and the evening of Monday 20 January. During this timeframe, several people are known to have visited Mick’s flat, which was covered by CCTV. Officers are urging anyone with knowledge of what happened to contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

Do you have any information which could help? You can tell us what you know and remain 100% anonymous - guaranteed. Call free on 0800 555 111 or fill in our online form, here on our website:

Give information anonymously

“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 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.”

Annabelle Goodenough, Crimestoppers' South East Regional Manager

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact.
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.

6 November 2025