Family appeals for information over death of Manchester man, believed to have been murdered
59 year old Billy Riddell was found dead at his flat in Manchester on 10th November 2024.
The family of a man believed to have been killed at an address in Manchester are making an urgent appeal for information, as enquiries continue into his death.
59-year-old Billy Riddell, whose full name was William, was found dead at his flat on Astbury Avenue on 10th November 2024, at around 11.35pm following a call regarding a concern for welfare.
A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
Now, officers working on the investigation have released new CCTV footage of Billy in the days leading up to his death, and are keen for anyone in the community with information about Billy to come forward.
Police are also interested in hearing about anything suspicious in the Astbury Avenue area in the hours preceding Billy’s death, and any suspicious activity or incidents in the days or weeks leading up to it, including anyone who spoke to him or heard anything.
Billy’s step-daughter, Sarah, said: “I want to be Billy’s voice and get answers for him. Billy was a nice and lovely man and all the community knew who he was. He was well-liked and we gave him a good send-off at his funeral.
“I would just ask anyone who knew him to come forward and tell police. Even if you think it’s a little thing – please come forward. We just want answers and to get to the bottom of what has happened.”
Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “The family of Billy deserve answers following his death and we are working hard to ensure they get exactly that.
“We have closely supported Sarah and the wider family over the last month, and we will continue to provide assistance wherever we can as they face their first Christmas without him.
“While a suspect has been bailed, we are still working flat-out to understand more about Billy’s life, the people he was close to, and events leading up to his death just over a month ago.
“As this work continues, I would urge anyone in the local area, and who may have information, to please come forward. This includes anyone who knew Billy, saw him in the local community, or has any information on the people he associated with. You may have spoken to him or heard something, and your help could allow us to provide Billy's family with the answers they deserve.
“In particular, anyone from in and around the Astbury Avenue and surrounding areas, please contact us with any information you may have.
“Even if you consider something to be small – your help could greatly benefit our investigation.”
You can contact police via 101 or our Live Chat function at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3227 of 10/11/24.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via their website.