Shane Tunney Murder Investigation
Cleveland Police say the investigation into the murder of Shane Tunney remains very active.
Cleveland Police say the investigation into the murder of Shane Tunney remains very active.
Police have made a direct appeal to trace a woman who made an anonymous phone call from a telephone box in Billingham in connection with the Shane Tunney murder investigation.
Officers would like to appeal to the woman directly as it is believed she may have further information, which could assist the investigation.
The 24-year-old suffered severe head injuries after an attack on Holly Street in Norton on June 27th. He died almost five weeks later.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steve Young, said:
From enquiries we know that the call was made from a telephone box at South View, Billingham, at 10.32pm on Thursday 9th July.
I would urge the woman that made that call to contact police again as I believe that she may have further information which could assist this investigation. She can speak to me directly, by calling 101, or I can call her back if she wants to leave her contact details.
I also believe that there are still people in the wider community who have not yet come forward with information which could assist police.
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