Investigation ongoing following death of man in Plungar

The investigation into the death of a man who was found deceased in a field in Plungar is continuing.

Police were called to the scene, off Highgate Lane, at 3.30pm last Tuesday (7 November) following the discovery of a man’s body. It was reported the man, who has since been identified as 46-year-old Timothy Macdonald, was believed to have suffered a head injury and his death is being treated as suspicious.

A post mortem examination has since determined that Mr Macdonald’s cause of death was a gunshot wound injury, pending further tests.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), said: “Our enquiries in this investigation remain ongoing and we continue to establish the full circumstances of this incident.

“Support continues to be provided to Mr Macdonald’s family and we continue to appeal to anyone with any information who has not yet spoken to us to make contact.

“We understand there will be concern in the community but please be assured that a full investigation is ongoing to determine what has happened. Local officers have been speaking with people in the area offering reassurance during this time. Please do speak with them regarding any concerns you have.

“Thank you for your continued support.”

More information regarding the investigation can be found here - Murder investigation continuing after body of man found in Plungar | Leicestershire Police (leics.police.uk)

Last week, Mr Macdonald’s family paid tribute to him describing him as a “much loved son, father, brother and son-in-law”.

The family’s full tribute can be found here - Murder investigation victim named by police | Leicestershire Police (leics.police.uk)

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident can report online at www.leics.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting reference 23*690816.