Appeal to solve John Shippam murder 10 years on

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John Shippam pictured with his mother Josie Credit: Nottinghamshire Police

A fresh appeal for information has been launched by Nottinghamshire Police, in solving the murder of a man exactly a decade ago.

The body of 25-year-old John Shippam was found at a flat in the Bestwood area of Nottingham on the morning of 7 November 2002. He had been living there for a few weeks and died from gunshot wounds.

Police say despite significant enquiries over the last ten years, no one has been found responsible for his murder.

John Shippam's body was found at this flat in Bestwood on 7 November 2002 Credit: ITV Central

John was assaulted two days before his murder, while at a bonfire event at the Anchor pub in Gunthorpe. Police believe the attack is linked to his death and are appealing for anyone with information about the assault to come forward. Officers also want to hear from people who lived in Bestwood at the time of John's murder.