Police release CCTV in relation to Bo Wang’s death in Notting Hill

POLICE fear the murder of a 29-year-old accountant, who was found dead in the communal courtyard of his apartment, was a case of mistaken identity.

POLICE fear the murder of a 29-year-old accountant was a case of mistaken identity.

Police have released footage of several men seen close by following the discovery of the body of the young Melbourne accountant outside his apartment.

Bo Wang was found dead in the communal courtyard at his apartment in Notting Hill, in Melbourne’s southeast, at 9.30am on April 14, with police believing he was assaulted with one or more possibly “edged weapons”.

The CCTV footage was released on Tuesday and shows a number of people police want to talk to.

Bo Wang was found dead in Notting Hill, Melbourne. Picture: Victoria Police

The Herald Sun reports detectives believe the killing could have been a case of mistaken identity, with investigators unable to identify why Mr Wang would be a murder target.

“He worked in accountancy and led a quiet and peaceful existence,” detective senior constable Luke Farrell told the Herald Sun.

Police believe this image could help police in relation to Bo Wang’s death. Picture: Victoria Police

In the CCTV footage, a young man that looks to be Asian in appearance, was seen walking west along Rusden Place towards Blackburn Road about 5am.

A light blue Tarago is then seen driving away from Rusden Place, heading south along Blackburn Road about 6.25pm.

Police said two men, who appeared to be Indian Sub-Continental, were seen on the CCTV walking along Rusden Place between 6.20am and 6.35am.

“Detectives are hoping these people may be able to assist with their inquiries or anyone that may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at that time,” police said.

Police hope this image will help with inquiries. Picture: Victoria Police

Senior Constable Farrell told the Herald Sun they were confident Mr Wang was not targeted.

“It could’ve been mistaken identity or a random attack. There is nothing in Mr Wang’s background that would make us think he would be a target for murder,” he said.

“He was a quiet and gentle person and we can’t detect any issues. He had no criminal background.”

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

— with AAP