Murder of dog walker Graham Pennycook in Ludgershall: police renew appeal

Wiltshire Police have renewed their appeal for information two weeks after Graham Pennycook, 64, was found dead in woodland near Ludgershall. Detectives believe he was assaulted while walking his dog.

Wiltshire detectives appeal for witnesses two weeks after Ludgershall woodland murder

Two weeks after Graham Pennycook was found dead in woods near Ludgershall, Wiltshire Police have renewed their appeal for information, salisburyandavon.co.uk reports.

The 64-year-old had set out on Thursday, 24 September to walk his dog along a familiar route near the polo field at Perham Down. He did not return home. His body was discovered in the woodland later that day.

"Sadly, Graham was found deceased in the woods later that day and a murder investigation was launched by our Major Crime Investigation Team," a Wiltshire Police spokesperson said. Detectives say they strongly believe he was assaulted while in the woodland, based on findings from a forensic post-mortem examination. No arrests have been made.

A crime scene remains in place at the location and is expected to remain so into the weekend.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said Graham had been walking a route he knew well before he was found dead.

"Our team of officers have been working tirelessly over the past two weeks to establish the circumstances surrounding Graham's death," Walker said. "Due to the nature of Graham's injuries which came to light as a result of the forensic post mortem, we strongly believe that he was assaulted within the woodland near to the polo ground."

Walker urged anyone who was in the Ludgershall area on that day to come forward. "Every piece of information, regardless of how small or insignificant it may seem to you, could be crucial to our investigation and finding out exactly what happened to Graham," he said. "So please, get in touch immediately if you can help."

Graham's family are being supported by specialist family liaison officers. Wiltshire Police said their thoughts remain with the family.

Members of the public can visit a mobile police station at Wellington Eagles Primary School between 2.30pm and 4.30pm on 8 October. Alternatively, information can be provided by calling 101 or via a dedicated page on the Wiltshire Police website. Anonymous information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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