North Wales Police issue appeal for information on seventh anniversary of Paul Savage murder in Mold

Feb 4 2010 by Dave Goodban, Flintshire Chronicle

POLICE have renewed their appeal for information as they continue to investigate the murder of a Mold postman.

Today (Thursday) is the seventh anniversary of the murder of Paul Savage, who was beaten to death while delivering mail on Clayton Road, Mold.

The married 30-year-old father-of-one, who lived in Gwernaffield, was attacked at 7.30am on February 4, 2003.

His mum, June White, believes police know who the killers are, but are struggling to secure evidence because locals fear reprisals.

Twelve months after launching a review of the investigation detectives continue to progress enquiries.

A number of new witnesses have been traced following appeals for information. And areas that were not searched at the time of the initial investigation were searched during the summer months.

Items found during these searches and items seized that had not previously been examined have now been forensically examined as part of this review.

Det Chief Insp John Hanson said: “New evidence has been gathered during the last 12 months. However despite the progress we have made, I would continue to appeal for information from the community in Mold.

“I believe significant information is still known by certain individuals and would appeal to these individuals to contact me.”

He added: “A reward of £100,000 continues to be offered for information leading to the arrest, charge and conviction of any person responsible for this murder.”

Anyone with information relating to the murder is asked to contact 101 if in Wales, 0845 6071001 (Welsh line), 0845 6071002 (English line) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.