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Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering Billy McNicholl released on bail

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A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering William "Billy" McNicholl has been released on conditional bail. She must return to police on 09 April while detectives continue their enquiries.

Why it matters: The development comes just one day after the arrest, as police continue their investigation into Mr McNicholl's death at his Hawthorn Drive home.

The details:

  • The woman, aged in her 50s, was questioned at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre

  • She was arrested on Saturday, 11 January

  • She has been released with conditions

  • She must return to police on 09 April

William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog
A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering William "Billy" McNicholl has been released on conditional bailSuffolk Constabulary

Background:

  • William McNicholl, known as Billy, was 63 years old

  • His body was discovered shortly before 18:00 on 1 January

  • A post-mortem revealed he died from head injuries and a single stab wound

  • Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry

How to help:

  • Contact police on 101 quoting reference 37/162/25

  • Submit information via the Major Incident Public Reporting Portal

  • Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

  • Use the Crimestoppers online form

The bottom line: Police are still seeking information about any suspicious activity near the Hawthorn Drive address between 24 December and 1 January.

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Suffolk Police are seeking public assistance to locate 38-year-old Ipswich man Dale Davidson who disappeared this morning.

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Dale was wearing navy blue jogging bottoms with white stripe and a blue coat with a fur hood when he went missing. He was last seen leaving his home address in Ipswich at around 7am.

Anyone who has seen Dale or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101.

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