A POLICE presence remains in Bewsey as detectives continue with their murder investigation.
A section of Yardley Avenue, close to the junction with Troutbeck Avenue and Bagot Avenue, remains closed under a police cordon.
Officers at the scene however confirmed that the road is likely to reopen today, Saturday.
An investigation was opened after emergency services were called to the scene at around 10.44pm on Thursday, December 22.
It was reported that a man had sustained serious injuries. He was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.
Cheshire Police this afternoon confirmed the man’s identity to be 31-year-old Billy Moore.
His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder, and she remains in police custody where she continues to be questioned after detectives were given extra time by the courts.
Officers present at the scene are conducting house-to-house and CCTV enquiries in order to discover exactly what happened.
Detective chief inspector Adam Waller says that the force believes there is ‘no wider threat’ to anyone else.
He did however encourage anyone in the area with any concerns to speak to a local officer.
The investigation continues, and detectives are appealing for anyone with any information to get in touch.
If you have information or footage that could assist with the investigation, please call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 1441133.
You can also submit details by visiting cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/about-us/about-us/provide-more-information-about-an-appeal/
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