Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found Near Perham Down Polo Field

On Thursday, September 24, a man in his 60s was discovered dead in woodland adjacent to the polo field near Perham Down in Ludgershall, Wiltshire. Police initially classified the death as unexplained, but a post-mortem prompted a shift to a suspicious-death inquiry, and a murder investigation is now underway. The deceased has been identified as Graham Pennycook, 64, a former Royal Engineer who served for more than three decades.

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He emphasized that the priority is to determine exactly what happened and urged anyone with relevant information to contact Wiltshire Police. Walker also highlighted the importance of any dash-camera footage from the area, noting that even seemingly insignificant recordings could contain vital clues.

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• “It is critical that we hear from anyone who may have been in the area of the polo field and surrounding woodland on Thursday 24th September between 9am and 6pm who may have noticed something out of the ordinary.” — DCI Walker, detective chief

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• “If you were driving in the area on Thursday 24th September and have dash camera footage, it’s vital that you contact us. Map with the specific roads of interest (Image: Wiltshire Police)” — Chief Inspector Phil Walker, detective chief

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Wiltshire Police have issued a broad appeal for witnesses who were in the vicinity of the polo field and surrounding woodland between 9 am and 6 pm on September 24, especially between 10 am and 11 am. The force is seeking observations of unusual activity and any dash-camera recordings from Somme Road, the unnamed road bordering the polo field, Shoddesden Lane, and the A3026. Tips can be submitted via the police website, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

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She noted his love of cars, watches, and ice-cream outings, and asked for privacy while the investigation proceeds.

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