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13/08/2007
M40 Biker Murder Scene Closed Off
A section of the M40 is closed off to allow the investigation of the murder of a biker.
The man believed to be in his 30s, described as a 'Hell's Angel', was shot dead on the southbound carriageway between Leamington Spa and Gaydon.
Police have said that biker gangs are a strong line in their inquiries.
The motorway remains closed between junctions 10 and 14 northbound and between junctions 12 and 14 southbound. Motorists have been requested to avoid the area.
The incident happened at 2:20pm on the southbound carriageway between junctions 13 (Leamington Spa) and 12 (Gaydon) approximately one mile from the Warwick service area.
Detectives are seeking witnesses who saw a green Rover 620 travelling south on the M40 close to a group of motorcyclists at around the time of the incident.
Police want to speak to the driver and occupants of this car.
Anyone with information is asked to call the headquarters incident room on 01926 415581 or the anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(SP/JM)
The man believed to be in his 30s, described as a 'Hell's Angel', was shot dead on the southbound carriageway between Leamington Spa and Gaydon.
Police have said that biker gangs are a strong line in their inquiries.
The motorway remains closed between junctions 10 and 14 northbound and between junctions 12 and 14 southbound. Motorists have been requested to avoid the area.
The incident happened at 2:20pm on the southbound carriageway between junctions 13 (Leamington Spa) and 12 (Gaydon) approximately one mile from the Warwick service area.
Detectives are seeking witnesses who saw a green Rover 620 travelling south on the M40 close to a group of motorcyclists at around the time of the incident.
Police want to speak to the driver and occupants of this car.
Anyone with information is asked to call the headquarters incident room on 01926 415581 or the anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(SP/JM)
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