Victim in Milton Keynes murder investigation named

The victim in a murder investigation in Milton Keynes has been identified.
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Police are appealing for witnesses

Formal identification took place yesterday (Monday) to establish the identity of the man who died in the early hours of yesterday.

He was 29-year-old Ronnie Wrighting, from Milton Keynes.

Senior investigating officer detective chief inspector Ailsa Kent, of Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime unit, said: “Detectives are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries following the death of Ronnie Wrighting, which is still being treated as a murder investigation.

“Ronnie’s family is being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers at this extremely difficult time for them.

“If you have any information which could assist our investigation, please call our 24-hour non-emergency number, 101.”

> A 14-year-old boy from Milton Keynes, who was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of murder, was released on police bail until 7 September.