Ryan Kettlewell, 38, shot dead in Sheffield's Ecclesall Woods

Police have named Ryan Kettlewell, 38, as the man found shot dead in Ecclesall Woods, Sheffield. Two suspects arrested in Manchester have been bailed.

Sheffield shooting: Ryan Kettlewell identified as victim found in Ecclesall Woods

Google News UK — Crime (en) reports that South Yorkshire Police have named the man found shot dead in woodland in Sheffield as Ryan Kettlewell, 38, also from Sheffield.

His body was discovered by a member of the public in Ecclesall Woods on Wednesday at approximately 18:45 BST. A post-mortem examination confirmed he died from a gunshot wound.

In a statement released through South Yorkshire Police, Kettlewell's family described him as a "lovable character who will be missed", adding: "We will always continue to love him and will miss him greatly."

A 34-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were arrested in Manchester on Thursday on suspicion of murder. Both have since been bailed.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles said: "We are committed to finding answers of how Ryan lost his life. I continue to urge anyone with information about his death to get in touch, no matter how irrelevant or insignificant you believe it to be — it could be the missing piece we need. Our thoughts are with all those who knew and loved Ryan."

Source: Google News UK — Crime (en)