Police appeal for motorcyclists’ help in murder hunt

Police investigating the murder of a man whose body was found burning at the side of the M45 are appealing to motorcyclists.

They want to speak to riders who were using the motorway in Warwickshire and may have passed the site of the fire between 12.30 and 1.30pm on December 30.

Warwickshire Police said today the man had been identified and next of kin were being informed.

It came after the artists’ impressions of the man were released by the force.

The force said: ‘Detectives are currently progressing the murder investigation with officers from the Metropolitan Police.

‘Anyone with any information about the investigation is asked to contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415789 or email incidentroom@warwickshire.police.uk’