Police investigating the murder of a man in Norwich release CCTV of possible key witness
It's thought he may have information about what happened
Last updated 10th Feb 2022
Police investigating the murder of a man in Norwich last year have released CCTV of a man they'd like to speak to.
The body of Leslie Smith, 63, was found in his flat in Suffolk Square on Sunday 17th October - it was initially treated as an unexplained death, but the post-mortem revealed he may have suffered an injury.
Police say while the cause of death remains inconclusive, they can't rule out foul play.
Officers investigating have now released CCTV of a man carrying a backpack walking in Park Lane, off Earlham Road on Tuesday 5th October, shortly before 7.40pm.
Senior Investigating Officer Chris Burgess said: “We’ve carried out a number of enquiries in efforts to establish the circumstances of Mr Smith’s death. Part of this work has involved CCTV, forensic, witness and house to house enquiries.
"As a result, we’ve identified a man who may have witnessed something relevant to this investigation and we would be keen to identify them.
“We know the footage doesn’t show the man’s face, however, we’re hoping someone might be able to recognise the clothing or recognises themselves in the footage. Perhaps this is route you take regularly to work or on your way home.”
Two people, a 38-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of murder in October, were released under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call 101.