UPDATE ALISTAIR WILSON MURDER - NAIRN
22.12.04
THE officer leading the investigation into the murder of Nairn father-of-two Alistair Wilson confirmed today that the person who called Crimestoppers with information last week has responded to his appeals and phoned back.
However, DCI Peter MacPhee believes this person may still be able to further assist the inquiry by calling back again and speaking to him personally.
The Crimestoppers charity received a call last week from a person who had what DCI MacPhee described as very interesting information, relating to the murder of the Nairn banker.
That call was cut short by the person and DCI MacPhee appealed for the person to get back in touch. This week that call was made to Crimestoppers, but DCI MacPhee would now like to speak with this person personally.
He said today: The person who previously called Crimestoppers has responded to my initial appeal and phoned in to Crimestoppers again.
The person has been able to provide further information which is of great interest to me.
However, I feel this person can tell me more and I would urge them to phone me personally at the Incident Room at Nairn on 01667 452222.
He added: I know that the caller to Crimestoppers appeared very anxious to the operator. I want to assure the person that they can talk to me in complete confidence.
They may hold information that is crucial to this investigation and it is extremely important that they get in touch with me.
Anyone else who may have information which could assist the inquiry is urged to contact the Incident Room on the above number or alternatively they can contact Crimestoppers 24-7 anonymously on 0800 555 111.
NOTE TO EDITORS
A large volume of requests have been put to Media Services today to speak with DCI Peter MacPhee. Please note that he is unable to facilitate these requests at the present time, however, in lieu of this please find the above statement.
However, DCI would like to thank members of the media for their continued interest and support of this inquiry.