Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the movements of a man whose body was found in South Gloucestershire, north of Bath, on Christmas Eve.
Officers launched a murder investigation after Mohammed Abdurezek’s body was found on Gibbs Lane in the village of Siston at approximately 10.10am on Saturday 24th December.
A post-mortem examination found the 31-year-old died from stab wounds.
DCI James Riccio, from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), said: “A full investigation is being carried out into the circumstances of this tragic incident in which a man has lost his life.
“As part of our inquiry we’re releasing a photograph of Mr Abdurezek in the hope that someone may recognise him and recall having seen him during the past few days.
“While we’re at an early stage, we’re confident Mr Abdurezek was based in Bristol and had links to a number of other places across the UK, including Swansea and Newcastle.
“Did you know Mr Abdurezek? Do you know where he lived and who he lived with? If you did know him, when did you last see him?
“If you have any information which could help us, or saw or heard anything suspicious in Siston in the 48 hours before his body was discovered, please call us. Every piece of information is important.”
DCI Riccio added: “House-to-house enquiries have been carried out in the local area while specialist crime scene investigators have examined the location where his body was found.
“We’re aware this will have an impact on the wider community and would encourage anyone with concerns to contact their local neighbourhood team.”
If you recognise Mr Abdurezek and remember having seen him in the past few days, or have any information, call MCIT via 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5216284767.
