Missing watch could hold vital murder clue

A MISSING designer watch could hold the key to solving the murder of a dad found dead at his home, detectives have said.

Mark Bradbury was found with ‘significant’ head injuries at his home in Warrington in August.

Now detectives investigating the 58-year-old’s murder have released an image of his Citizen Eco-Drive titanium watch, which has been missing since his death.

Police believe the killer may have stolen the watch after committing the murder.

Mr Bradbury’s daughter Hannah has appealed for the public’s help. She said: “If you feel it is hard to speak up, please know that it’s so much harder for us having to deal with losing him. Any bit of hope you could offer to me, my family and close friends of my dad Mark will be Bradbury greatly and a appreciated watch by everyone. identical

to his There has to be some justice. It’s not fair.”

Mr Bradbury was last seen at 5pm on Thursday, August 1, near his home on Station Road South after walking his dog with his brother. He was found murdered at his address three days later having suffered significant head injuries.

Police have previously said they believed Mr Bradbury may have been involved in low level drug dealing.

Hannah added: “This has been a humongous shock for everybody because we have lost someone who is really special to us. With Christmas coming up, it is harder than ever to think there is someone out there who has taken my dad away. They will be enjoying Christmas while we as a family don’t get the opportunity to celebrate it.

“I really want to emphasise to people that even if they think their knowledge might be minor, it could be the key to us getting the answers we desperately need.”

Cheshire police are appealing to anyone who may have seen the watch, bought or been offered it to come forward.

Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information that leads to the conviction of Mark’s killers.