Shane Tunney murder: Audi driver urged to come forward

CCTV Images Released of Audi Following Murder of Shane Tunney.

Police are releasing CCTV images of an Audi which was parked in Norton High Street shortly before an incident which left the 24-year-old with serious head injuries.

Shane passed away in hospital almost five weeks later.

Despite police appeals, the driver of the three-door hatchback Audi A3 or S3, has yet to come forward.

The car was parked near to Tesco Express, next to the telephone box outside Primitive Angel, between midnight and 1.50am onSaturday, June 27.

It is believed that the driver may have seen a group of youths in the area shortly before the incident took place and he or she may be able to assist with enquiries.

At around 2am on Saturday, June 27, Shane and his friend, Anthony Kirk, visited the cash machine at Tesco Express on Norton High Street on their way to a local takeaway.

A verbal argument took place with a group of young males who had climbed onto the roof of Tesco Express and pelted Shane and Anthony with food.

The men then walked away in the direction of Norton Road.

A short time later, Shane and Anthony were confronted and then allegedly assaulted by a group of youths at the junction of Holly Street.

Police believe that an implement was used in the attack and that the pair were kicked, stamped on and punched.

Shane had been offered a lift away from the scene by a passing motorist, but would not leave his friend.

The group of youths then made off through an alley next to the church, away from the High Street.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Young, said: “I make another appeal today in relation to the driver of the Audi seen in the CCTV images to come forward and speak to us.

"The driver of this vehicle may have seen a group of youths in the area of Tesco Express shortly before the incident that took place on Holly Street.

"Any information which he or she may have could greatly assist us in this investigation and we would urge the driver to get in touch with us.”

Nine teenagers remain on bail pending further enquiries in connection with the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.