Six men wanted by police in connection with East Dene murder

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a man found dead in an East Dene street after suffering “catastrophic injuries” — have released images of six men they want to speak to.

Orgust Xhebexhiu (38), Gazmend Shehu (33), Xhelal Kasa (25), and Korab Shahini (25), are all known to frequent Rotherham and are wanted in connection with the murder of Fatjon Oruci (22) from London, who died on New Year's Day last year.

Police believe the two other unnamed men can also help with their inquiry.

Fatjon Oruci was found dead on Doncaster Road at about 1.20am on Saturday, January 1 2022. 

A postmortem found he had died of catastrophic injuries as a result of being beaten and he had also been stabbed.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said: “We want to hear from anyone who has seen or spoken to Xhebexhiu, Shehu, Kasa or Shahini recently, or knows where they may be staying.

"All four men are known to frequent Rotherham.

“We also wish to speak to anyone who believes they know the identity of the other two men.

“If you see any of the men pictured, please do not approach them but instead call 101. 

“If you have any other information about where they might be, you can contact us via the UK Police Major Incident Public Reporting Site (MIPP) or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 35 of January 1 2022 when you get in touch.

“Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK contact centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."

The men shown in the picture collage are:

1 - Gazmend Shehu

2 - Korab Shahini

3 - Xhelal Kasa

4 - Orgest Xhebexhiu

5 - Unknown man 1

6 - Unknown man 2