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Victim in High Wycombe murder formally identified as third arrest is made

The victim in the High Wycombe murder that took place on Saturday has been formally identified as Andrew Ballantyne, aged 55, from High Wycombe, with his cause of death still remaining inconclusive.

Officers investigating the death of a man in High Wycombe on Saturday (31/7) have made a further arrest.

A 25-year-old man from the town was arrested yesterday (2/8) on suspicion of murder, and he remains in police custody at this time.

Two other men, aged 25 and 27, both from High Wycombe, have previously been arrested on suspicion of murder. The 27-year-old man has been released under investigation for the murder and on bail for drugs offence. The 25-year-old remains in police custody.

The arrest is in connection with an incident at around 12.20am on Saturday in Micklefield Road at the junction with Hicks Farm Rise when police officers discovered the victim on the ground.

Head of Major Crime, Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown, said:

“The thoughts of Thames Valley Police remain with Andrew’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

“Andrew’s family are being supported by specially trained officers, and on their behalf, I would ask for their privacy to be respected.

“We have currently made three arrests and we are continuing to investigate the circumstances thoroughly."

Police are still appealing for witnesses and any footage of the incident:

“I would again appeal to anybody who witnessed the incident, or knows what happened, to please get in touch with police.

“You can do so by making a report online, calling 101, or contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference number 59 (31/7).

“I would also urge anybody with any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to speak to any of our officers, who are conducting a thorough investigation.”

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