Police search for Bashar Al-Kadah after fatal Greenford crush

Met officers are investigating the death of man in west London are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man who they believe may hold vital information.

They’ve named Bashar Al-Kadah, 30, as someone who may be able to assist with their enquiries. Al-Kadah was last seen in the Luton area on 9th August 2025 and it is believed he may have left the UK.

Police were called to a yard on Station Approach, Greenford, at 07:27 on 7th August 2025, following reports that a man had been struck by a front loader, a type of plant machinery.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man died at the scene. A post-mortem examination found that he had died from multiple injuries consistent with a road traffic collision.

The family of the victim, 34-year-old Yadvinder Satnam Singh, continue to be supported by officers.

Over the past six months, detectives have carried out extensive enquiries into Yadvinder's death and are now in a position to name Al-Kadah and release CCTV images of him taken on the day of Yadvinder’s death. Victim: Yadvinder Satnam Singh
Detective Constable Cynthia Da Silva, who is leading the Met’s investigation, said: ‘‘Yadvinder's death was tragic and our thoughts remain with his family and friends.

‘‘We are committed to finding answers for Yadvinder's family and have spent the past six months conducting extensive enquiries to identify the circumstances surrounding this awful incident.

‘‘Despite hundreds of hours of work, including trawling phone records and banking details, we have been unable to locate Al-Kadah. We are now calling on anyone who recognises him or knows where he is to get in touch with police.’’

As part of enquiries, two men, both in their 40s, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in August last year. They were released under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 01/7829119/25, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

This article was published by the Metropolitan Police Service on 02/03/2026 and can be viewed at https://news.met.police.uk/news/detectives-issue-appeal-after-death-of-man-in-hounslow-506644