Issue 505 – Witnesses come forward in Adrian Cooksey case

Following the recent appeal for information in the Adrian Cooksey case, the man wearing a suit pictured in a CCTV image and the drivers of two vehicles have contacted Wiltshire Police.
Adrian Cooksey, 50, died after he was assaulted near a taxi rank in Melksham in March 2009. The new investigation was launched last month after student Thomas Minshull was cleared of manslaughter last year.
DS Rob Findlay said, “Wiltshire Police are grateful to the man pictured in the CCTV and the drivers of two cars who we have spoken to. These people were all potential witnesses and have come forward to offer their help.
“It is vital that we check every detail for the new investigation and this will inevitably mean that people will be revisited even if only to reconfirm previous information. I am aware that the man wearing the suit which we recently circulated had previously made contact with officers and we appreciate his assistance and understanding.
“We continue to check all witnesses to ensure there is no new information no matter how unimportant people might think it is. It is important that individuals let us be the judge of what is and is not important.
“Our appeal for information is ongoing and we would like to hear from anyone who was in the Melksham area on Sunday, 8th March 2009 between 2.00 - 3.00am who has not yet been seen by police.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the incident room directly on 01380 734217 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information may be left anonymously if preferred.

CCTV

As part of the new investigation, officers have been revisiting CCTV images captured at the time of his death.
This image shows a man leaving the Tavern public house in the Market Place at 0:37am on Sunday, 8th March 2009. The man is wearing a dark coloured jacket with a light top underneath, dark trousers and shoes. The two other men in the image have been identified.
DS Rob Findlay said, “I would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation and make an appeal for the man pictured or anyone who recognises him to come forward. This man may have important information to help with our enquiries and we would very much like to speak to him.”
Anyone who has information is asked to please contact DS Findlay on 01380 734217 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 where information may be left anonymously if preferred.
Above: A CCTV image of a potential witness which detectives would like to speak to.