Police have released a photo of a suspect in the tragic case of a murdered seven-year-old boy in Deptford.
Joel Urhie, who lived in Adolphus Street, died in the early hours of August 7 after his house was deliberately set on fire.
His mum and sister escaped the blaze by jumping from the first-floor windows.
Nobody has been charged and police have now launched a fresh appeal for public information.
Cameras at a petrol station three miles from Joel’s home picked up a man filling a can of petrol at the Shell garage in Blackheath around 70 minutes before the arson attack at 3.30am.
The man paid £20 before leaving the garage on a push bike.
He is described as in his 30s or 40s, approximately 5ft 10in, of medium build.
Detective Inspector Alison Cole said: "We are asking for help to identify this individual as we would like to speak to him as part of our ongoing work - if only to eliminate him from our enquiries.
"If you are this man, or you know him, please contact us as soon as possible.
He added: "This terrible arson - one of the most horrific crimes I have seen in over 25 years of policing - claimed the life of an innocent child, a tragic loss his family will never get over, and we desperately need the help of the public to bring justice for Joel's family."
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Police are still investigating the method used to kill Joel, but they believe it involved shoving a burning item through the letterbox.
Anyone with information can contact the dedicated incident room on 020 8345 3715 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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