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THE FAMILY of a murdered Isle of Dogs man have made an emotional plea to help bring their son’s killers to justice.

Police are offering a £20,000 reward for information on the stabbing of Darren Sherman in Manchester Road five years ago tomorrow (March 7).

Darren’s parents Rosemarie Belle and James Sherman marked the anniversary by issuing an appeal to anyone who can help close the investigation.

Rosemarie said: “It’s been five years since Darren was taken from us, and we still don’t know what happened to our son. I just want some closure on this now.�

A YOUTH who attacked two Isle of Dogs councillors has been jailed for four months after failing to carry out his community service.

Phil Briscoe and Shirley Houghton, both Conservative members of Tower Hamlets Council, were set upon near the Barkantine Estate last September.

Thanks to CCTV cameras police tracked down the culprits, who were ordered to carry out community service by Thames Magistrates Court.