A recent £20,000 enchantment has been made for data over the “shockingly violent and cruel” loss of life of a person in Belfast simply days earlier than Christmas 10 years in the past.
Basil McAfee, 50, was discovered lifeless in his dwelling in north Belfast on December twentieth, 2013.
The PSNI’s Main Investigation Workforce are probing the homicide, and their renewed enchantment for data is backed by a reward of as much as £20,000 from the charity Crimestoppers.
The enchantment features a particular request for 2 girls who could have data that would help the investigation to get in contact.
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson stated police consider Mr McAfee was crushed across the head with a pointy implement after which stabbed.
She stated: “Mr McAfee was discovered lifeless in the lounge of his dwelling in Henderson Avenue, simply off the Cavehill Highway, on the afternoon of Friday December twentieth, 2013. He was final seen alive the earlier night.
“The 50-year-old suffered a surprisingly violent and cruel loss of life. I consider he was crushed concerning the head with a pointy implement after which stabbed.
“This assault occurred in what ought to have been the protection of his own residence, with numerous gadgets then taken from the home.”
She stated Mr McAfee’s household are “left tortured with ideas of how their liked one died”.
“Their run-up to Christmas – a cheerful time for a lot of – is as soon as once more filled with unhappiness,” she stated.
“This was a merciless assault, and one which shocked a complete group. I’m asking anybody with data to please search their conscience and converse to our group.
“I’m significantly eager to listen to from two girls who took a taxi from outdoors licensed premises on the Dublin Highway, Belfast, on Wednesday December 18th, 2013 at roughly 11pm.
“The 2 have been dropped off at Henderson Avenue, and made their approach into Basil’s dwelling. I’m asking you to get in contact with us on 101, as you might have data that would help our investigation.”
A spokesperson for the charity Crimestoppers stated data may be given anonymously. The reward will solely be payable for data handed on to Crimestoppers and to not the police.
These keen to offer data can contact Crimestoppers on-line at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or name the charity’s 24/7 contact centre on 0800 555 111. – PA