Police reduce cordon in Wiltshire murder investigation
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 12:14 · Archive
Detectives investigating the murder of Graham Pennycook, found dead in woodland near Ludgershall on September 24, are reducing the police cordon as forensic work completes.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the murder of Graham Pennycook, who was found dead in woodland near Ludgershall, Wiltshire, on September 24. He had left his home at 10am that day to walk his dog.
A murder investigation was launched and extensive forensic work has been ongoing at the scene, with a police cordon in place near the polo field and Perham Down. As this forensic work nears completion, police are significantly reducing the size of the cordon, though the investigation itself remains active.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker from the Major Crime Investigation Team acknowledged the impact on the Ludgershall community. 'Please be reassured that our investigation remains very much ongoing,' he said. 'Our local neighbourhood teams will be out and about across the weekend. If you feel anxious about this incident or wish to speak to an officer, please do so – our officers are there to protect you and listen to your concerns.'
Police have released details of what Pennycook was wearing when he left home: a blue collared t-shirt, grey zip-up gilet, dark baseball cap, dark blue shorts, brown walking shoes, and reading glasses.
Detectives are urging anyone who was in the area to come forward with information. They are particularly interested in sightings or footage from Somme Road, the unnamed road by the polo field, Shoddesden Lane, and the A3026 between 9am and 6pm on September 24. Mobile police stations will be deployed in the area across the weekend.
How it is being reported
- Police provide update as murder inquiry continuesDetectives have issued an update on a Wiltshire murder investigation.Gazette & Herald · 10 Oct, 11:45
- Police provide update as murder inquiry continuesDetectives have issued an update on a Wiltshire murder investigation.Wiltshire Times · 10 Oct, 11:45
- Police provide update as murder inquiry continuesDetectives have issued an update on a Wiltshire murder investigation.Swindon Advertiser · 10 Oct, 11:45
In this story: Graham Pennycook · Phil Walker · Ludgershall · Wiltshire · Major Crime Investigation Team
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