14/01/2015

Reward Doubled In 2002 Murder Investigation

A reward being offered for information on the murder of a man in 2002 has been doubled following an appeal on the Crimewatch program.

Shaun James (32), from the Forest of Dean, was found dead twelve years ago shortly after leaving his local pub in Cinderford.

At the time police thought Mr James had died in a hit-and-run accident.

However, police said that new information suggests that Mr James may have been kidnapped before his death.

A police reward of £5,000 has been doubled to £10,000 for information leading to a conviction in the case.

Information received following a feature on Crimewatch has been described as "interesting".

(MH/IT)

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