William “Billy” Riddell’s family joined Manchester police Tuesday in pleading for public help solving the 59-year-old’s November death, as detectives released new CCTV footage showing Riddell in his final days.

Officers discovered Riddell deceased at an Astbury Avenue property around 11:35 p.m. on November 10, 2024, after receiving a welfare concern call. A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been bailed pending further investigation.

The newly released images show Riddell both the day before his death and in the preceding days, as investigators work to trace his final movements. Police are particularly interested in any suspicious activity around Astbury Avenue in the hours before his death, as well as unusual incidents or conversations involving Riddell in the weeks leading up to November 10.

“I want to be Billy’s voice and get answers for him,” said step-daughter Sarah. “Billy was a nice and lovely man and all the community knew who he was. He was well-liked and we gave him a good send-off at his funeral. I would just ask anyone who knew him or has any information to come forward and tell police. Even if you think it’s a little or small thing - please come forward.”

Detective Inspector Alex Wilkinson of GMP’s Major Incident Team emphasized the family’s need for closure as they face their first Christmas without Riddell. “We have closely supported Sarah and the wider family over the last month, and we will continue to provide assistance wherever we can,” Wilkinson said. “While a suspect has been bailed, we are still working flat-out to understand more about Billy’s life, the people he was close to, and events leading up to his death.”

Anyone with information should contact police via 101 or Live Chat at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3227 of 10/11/24. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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