(CMR) RCIPS detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward and assist with the investigation of a stabbing incident that led to the murder of Mr. Ian Duffell of West Bay on 14 October.
The incident took place on Birch Tree Hill Road near Capt. Joe and Osborn Road in the West Bay District just before 11 PM. Reports are that Duffell (51) was stabbed during an altercation. The culprit(s) left the location before the arrival of the police.
Emergency services attended the location, and Duffell was transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital for treatment; however, he succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently pronounced dead.
Investigators know that the incident was witnessed by persons driving by and that a driver shouted to the assailant in an attempt to stop the assault; any information they can provide, however small, could assist with this investigation.
Witnesses are encouraged to call the RCIPS Major Incident Room at 649-2930. Alternatively, anonymous tips may be submitted through their website.
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