Detectives have named the man found deceased inside a property in Ipswich, as a murder inquiry is now underway.
Officers were called to an address on Hawthorn Drive shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, where they discovered the body of 63-year-old William McNicholl, known as Billy, from Ipswich.
Cause of Death Confirmed
A Home Office post-mortem examination, conducted on Saturday, January 4, determined that the cause of death was multiple injuries, leading police to treat the incident as suspicious.
The Suffolk Constabulary’s Major Investigation Team is leading the murder inquiry, with a police cordon remaining in place at the property near the junction with Marigold Avenue as forensic teams continue their investigation.
Increased Police Presence in the Area
Residents in the area will have noticed a significant police presence, with both uniformed and plainclothes officers patrolling as inquiries progress. Authorities are encouraging anyone with concerns or information to approach officers at the scene.
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen suspicious activity near the address between Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police quoting reference 37/162/25 via:
- Major Incident Public Reporting Portal: https:///mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1
- Phone: Call 101
- Crimestoppers (anonymous tip-off): Call 0800 555 111 or submit an online report at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
In case of emergency, always call 999.
Ongoing Investigation
The motive and circumstances surrounding McNicholl’s death remain under investigation, and further details are expected to emerge as detectives continue their inquiries.
