Murder investigation launched after body found in Denaby

Police discovered the body of Jerry Appicella (51) inside a property on Craganour Place at around 9.45am after receiving calls of concern for the occupant's welfare, said a spokeswoman.

Detectives believe Mr Appicella was killed in a targeted attack and are investigating an incident he was involved in at the Go Local Shop in Hickleton Street, Denaby, on December 3.

Senior Investigating Officer, Det Ch Insp Simon Palmer, said: "We have launched a murder investigation following the death of Doncaster man Jerry Appicella.

"People living in the Denaby Main area will have seen an increase in police presence while officers carry out enquiries.

"We believe Mr Appicella was involved in an incident prior to his death on Tuesday, December 3, near to the Go Local Shop in Hickleton Street, Denaby.

"We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this or was in the area at the time.

"I would like to offer my reassurance to the public that this was a targeted attack and we do not believe there to be a risk to the wider community."

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 422 of December 14, or visit the public portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/14SY19A05-PO1

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.