Met names Abreham Woldegiworgis as wanted over Enfield pub shooting of Erdem Mustafa
The Metropolitan Police have named 35-year-old Abreham Woldegiworgis as the man they believe was captured on CCTV in a wig after the fatal shooting of Erdem Mustafa in Enfield, and say he has changed his appearance.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2The Metropolitan Police have named Abreham Woldegiworgis, 35, as a man they urgently need to trace over the fatal shooting of Erdem Mustafa, also 35, in Hertford Road, Enfield, north London. Evening StandardN “The Met want to trace Abreham Woldegiworgis, 35” Read at Evening Standard ↗ MetroLC “Met detectives are continuing their investigation into the murder of Erdem, aged 35, in Hertford Road, Enfield.” Read at Metro ↗ Mixed · 2Police believe Woldegiworgis is the person in a CCTV image released the previous week, in which the suspect wore a wig; the Standard describes it as bright orange with a grey beanie, while Metro calls it a big frizzy wig. Evening StandardN “captured in CCTV footage wearing a grey beanie and believed to be in a bright orange wig” Read at Evening Standard ↗ MetroLC “A suspect caught on camera disguised in a big frizzy wig leaving the scene of a fatal shooting” Read at Metro ↗ Mixed · 2Mustafa was shot dead at a pub at about 9.30pm on Monday 19 October, in what detectives believe was a targeted attack. Evening StandardN “Mr Mustafa was shot dead at a pub at about 9.30pm on October 19 in what detectives believe was a targeted attack.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ MetroLC “which is believed to be a targeted attack” Read at Metro ↗
Mixed · 2Police describe Woldegiworgis as an Ethiopian national with links to Enfield, Haringey and Brixton, and say he has since significantly altered his appearance from the CCTV image. Evening StandardN “Woldegiworgis is an Ethiopian national with links to Enfield as well as Haringey and Brixton.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ MetroLC “he has since significantly altered his appearance” Read at Metro ↗ Mixed · 2The public are urged not to approach him but to call police if they see him. Evening StandardN “Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him, but to contact police immediately.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ MetroLC “Police are urging people not to approach Abreham Woldegiworgis” Read at Metro ↗ Mixed · 2The appeal follows the arrest on Monday 26 October of a 23-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, who remains in custody. Evening StandardN “a 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. He remains in police custody.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ MetroLC “a 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday, 26 October on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder” Read at Metro ↗
Centre · 1Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, leading the investigation, said he was pleased with the arrest but that work continues at pace, and asked for any CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or phone footage; information can be given on 101 or to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Evening StandardN “our work continues at pace to investigate the full circumstances around Erdem’s murder.”“quoting CAD 7050/19OCT26, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” Read at Evening Standard ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left1 outlet
- Framing
- Leads with an 'urgent warning' and the 'real face revealed' of the disguised gunman, with a personalised, dramatic tone.
- Emphasis
- The disguise, the suspect's changed appearance and the police appeal.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not give the time of the shooting, the Crimestoppers number or the grey beanie detail.
- Charged language
- “gunman in frizzy ginger wig”“real face revealed”
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“Urgent warning after ‘gunman in frizzy ginger wig’ has real face revealed by police” — Metro
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Straightforward police-appeal report framed as a manhunt.
- Emphasis
- Date and time of the shooting, the suspect's clothing, and contact details including a CAD reference.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not describe the wig as frizzy or the suspect as a gunman.
- Charged language
- “manhunt”
- For example
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“Police name man 'wearing orange wig’ at time of fatal north London shooting as manhunt underway” — Evening Standard
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Police named Abreham Woldegiworgis, 35, as a man they want to trace over Erdem Mustafa's shooting in Enfield.
- He is described as an Ethiopian national with links to Enfield, Haringey and Brixton and has changed his appearance.
- A 23-year-old man was arrested on 26 October on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
- Police believe the attack was targeted.
Where accounts differ
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Description of the wig
- Left
- Metro calls it a 'big frizzy wig' and 'frizzy ginger wig' in its headline.
- Centre
- The Standard calls it a 'bright orange wig' and mentions a grey beanie.
Metropolitan Police organisation
The Met says it urgently needs to trace Woldegiworgis, welcomes the arrest, and asks the public for information and footage.
“We are now releasing the details and images of a man we urgently need to speak to in connection with the incident.” — Evening Standard
Left1 article
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MetroLC ·
Urgent warning after ‘gunman in frizzy ginger wig’ has real face revealed by police
Alarmist Dramatic, headline-led framing around the wigged 'gunman' and an urgent warning.

Centre1 article
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Police name man 'wearing orange wig’ at time of fatal north London shooting as manhunt underway
Neutral Plain police-appeal report with a manhunt angle and practical details.

Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 26 Oct 17:52 First MetroLC Urgent warning after ‘gunman in frizzy ginger wig’ has real face revealed by police
- 26 Oct 21:06 +3h 14m Evening StandardN Police name man 'wearing orange wig’ at time of fatal north London shooting as manhunt underway
Times are when each article was published, or when we first saw it if the outlet gave no time.
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