Among those who arrived early on the scene znd helped to direct the investigation and searches were several high Headquarters and divisional officers of the Municipal Police. They included Mr. T. Robertson, Deputy Commissioner; Mr. W. E. Fairbairn, Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Reserve Unit; Mr. H. D. M. Robertson, Divisional Officer: Supt. Aiers; Supt. J. F. Lovell and. Supt. Shellswell Members of the special Headquarters squad dealing with political murders also attended.
It was widely reported last night that the victim was the vice-chairman of a pro-Japanese terrorist gang.
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