Aberdeenshire murder inquiry police issue fresh appeal
Brian McKandie, 67, was found dead on Saturday March 12 having being attacked that day or the previous day.
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information into the murder of a man in his home in Aberdeenshire almost a month on from his death.
Brian McKandie, 67, was found dead at Fairview Cottages, Badenscoth, Rothienorman, on Saturday March 12 having being attacked that day or the previous day.
Officers investigating the mechanic's murder want to trace a burgundy car and its occupants seen in the Rothienorman area on March 11.
They are also appealing for two sets of men who met Mr McKandie the same day to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Iain Smith said: "We are now a month on from when Mr McKandie was murdered and we would like to repeat our appeals to the public for assistance.
"We have appealed for two sets of men seen at Mr McKandie's property on Friday March 11 and we are still keen for them to come forward as they may be able to assist us with our enquiries.
"Enquiries to date have established Mr McKandie has met individuals in that timeframe but they are still to come forward.
"In addition we are requesting that anyone who saw a burgundy car in the area or was visiting Mr McKandie with a burgundy car comes forward.''
Mr McKandie's brother, William McKandie, appealed for information at a press conference last month and said "somebody somewhere'' must know what happened to his brother.
He said: "'My sister and I are now left with questions about why someone would want to hurt him, what did they want?''
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.