£10k Offered To Solve Brighton Murder: Do You Recognise These Clothes?

Thursday, 20 August 2020 12:39

By Charlotte Baker @Ch4rtweets

Police have released an image of the clothes a 24-year-old man was last seen wearing in Brighton, before his murder on January 2.

Police said the body of 24-year-old Billy from Henfield was discovered at a disused building in North Street, Brighton, after officers attended the property following a report of concerns for a person.

Detectives arrested four men, a teenage boy and a woman on suspicion of murder and they were released under investigation.

One of the men, aged 19, and the 24-year-old woman have since been released from the investigation with no further action.

Senior Investigating Officer DS Alex Geldart said:

"Billy tragically died of his injuries following an assault and we still keen to hear from anyone who was in the building in North Street or knows of anyone who was there from 6pm on New Year's Eve (31 December) until 5.30pm on Thursday 2 January.

"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who recognises this clothing which Billy, who had distinctive red hair, was last seen wearing, a beige designer jumper, green bomber style jacket and reddish brown suede trainers.

"Our thoughts are with this young man’s family who say that he was an independent and creative person who had a wonderful gentle demeanour.

"They fear his friendly manner and open outlook made him, at times, somewhat vulnerable."

"We are continuing to investigate and are determined to get justice for Billy's family and friends."

If you have any information which could help the investigation please report online or ring 101 or go to the Major Incident Public Portal here quoting Operation Gatling.

Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information given exclusively to the charity that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Billy Henham’s murder.

Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the untraceable Anonymous Online Form here