Police Identify Likely Cause of Death in Plungar Murder Investigation

Police authorities have recently disclosed the probable cause of death of a man whose lifeless body was discovered in a field in Plungar. The investigation into this suspected murder is ongoing.

On Tuesday, November 7, at approximately 3:30 PM, officers were called to the scene off Highgate Lane after the body of a man was found. The events that unfolded following the discovery can be followed in detail here.

The man, now identified as 46-year-old Timothy Macdonald, affectionately known as Don, is believed to have suffered a head injury, prompting suspicions surrounding his death. However, a post-mortem examination has recently confirmed that Mr. Macdonald’s cause of death was a gunshot wound injury. Further tests are still pending.

Leading the investigation is Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU). He stated, “Our inquiries in this investigation remain ongoing, and we are diligently working to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this incident. We are providing continuous support to Mr. Macdonald’s family and urge anyone with information to come forward.”

“We understand that the community may be concerned, but we assure you that a thorough investigation is underway to determine what has transpired,” added Inspector Greenhalgh. “Local officers have been actively engaging with residents in the area, offering reassurance during this troubling time.”

“If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to approach them and share your thoughts,” encouraged the inspector. “We appreciate your unwavering support.”

Just last week, the grieving family of Mr. Macdonald expressed their heartfelt tributes, describing him as a “beloved son, father, brother, and son-in-law.”

Anyone with valuable information regarding the incident is urged to report it online at www.leics.police.uk. Alternatively, individuals can call the police hotline at 101, quoting reference 23*690816.