In a significant development, a Samsung mobile phone has been located and handed over to the police as part of the ongoing murder investigation into the death of Timothy Macdonald.
Last week, detectives investigating the case appealed to the public for assistance in locating the Samsung mobile phone, believing it could provide crucial information for the investigation.
On Saturday, a member of the public handed in a mobile phone to the police at Melton police station. After conducting inquiries, it has been determined that this is the phone that authorities were searching for.
Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh, the Senior Investigating Officer from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), expressed gratitude to everyone who shared the appeal and especially to the individual who turned in the phone. The cooperation and response from the public are highly appreciated and will greatly aid the ongoing efforts to provide answers for Mr. Macdonald’s family.
The body of 46-year-old Timothy Macdonald was discovered in a field off Highgate Lane in Plungar on Tuesday, November 7 at 15.30 GMT. A post mortem examination revealed that Mr. Macdonald died from a gunshot wound, pending further tests. The investigation into his murder remains active.
The family of Mr. Macdonald has released a statement paying tribute to him,
They said: “We are heartbroken and devastated.
“Timothy was a much-loved son, father, brother and son-in-law who will be missed so much by all of us. We ask for privacy while we now try to come to terms with what has happened.
“We also ask that anyone with any information who has not yet spoken to police please does so as soon as possible. Thank you.”
As the investigation progresses, authorities urge anyone with additional information related to this case to come forward.
Anyone with any information can report online at www.leics.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting reference 23*690816.
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