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24/08/2015
Police Launch Murder Investigation In Ayrshire
Police in Ayrshire, Scotland, have launched a murder investigation following the death of an elderly man in the Saltcoats area.
The body of Malcolm Ballantyne, 72, was found at his home in Glebe Place at around 1pm on Friday, 21 August.
A post-mortem was carried out and police have now said they are treating Mr Ballantyne's death as murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Cunningham, Major Investigation Team, said: "Officers are continuing to carry out door to door enquiries as well as examining CCTV to try and establish the circumstances surrounding Mr Ballantyne's death.
"An incident caravan has been set up in Glebe Street where officers will be available to provide reassurance and speak to any members of the public who may have information about what happened."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(JP)
The body of Malcolm Ballantyne, 72, was found at his home in Glebe Place at around 1pm on Friday, 21 August.
A post-mortem was carried out and police have now said they are treating Mr Ballantyne's death as murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Cunningham, Major Investigation Team, said: "Officers are continuing to carry out door to door enquiries as well as examining CCTV to try and establish the circumstances surrounding Mr Ballantyne's death.
"An incident caravan has been set up in Glebe Street where officers will be available to provide reassurance and speak to any members of the public who may have information about what happened."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(JP)
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