Police seek man after Wiltshire woman found dead

Wiltshire Police is appealing for the public’s help in locating a man officers would like to speak to in connection with an incident in Melksham.

Officers are keen to locate Richard Gordon Newton, 51 (DOB: 17/09/1961), from the Bowerhill area of Melksham.

This is in relation to the body of a woman being found at an address in Melksham yesterday morning (Sunday 13th January 2013).

Officers believe that Mr Newton might hold vital information on this incident and may be able to assist police with their enquiries.

A photograph of Mr Newton is attached.

It is thought that Mr Newton was driving a blue Volkswagen Polo registration number S487 CKN yesterday morning (13/01/2013) from his home address in Melksham to the Williton area of Somerset.

Avon and Somerset police officers located this vehicle unattended at Brendon Common, Exmoor shortly before 12.30pm this afternoon (13/01/2013).

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Mr Newton or who may have any information on this incident is asked to call Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.