Police are actively investigating the unexplained death of 62-year-old Andy Reed, whose body was found in a ditch adjacent to Old Gloucester Road in Staverton, near Cheltenham, on Sunday, 3 May at approximately 1:20 pm. Mr. Reed had been reported missing from the Staverton area on Tuesday, 28 April, after last being seen around 10 pm on Saturday, 25 April.
Following a post-mortem examination that revealed multiple unexplained injuries, law enforcement officials are treating his death as suspicious. The investigation remains ongoing as officers continue to gather evidence.
Andy’s family has been informed and is receiving support from specially trained officers. Extensive forensic work, CCTV analysis, and door-to-door inquiries have been conducted. Most recently, on 10 May, teams from the Specialist Operations unit, Major Crime Investigation Team, and Criminal Investigation Department carried out further inquiries and searches in the Staverton area.
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Detective Inspector Paula Hannaford, leading the investigation for Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Criminal Investigation Department, released a statement urging the public to assist: “Our thoughts are with Andy’s family during this incredibly difficult time. We are committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding his death and ask anyone who may have information about Andy’s movements between 25 April and 3 May to come forward.”
In particular, officers are seeking witnesses who may have seen Andy walking or cycling along Old Gloucester Road. At the time of his disappearance, Andy may have been riding a distinctive blue women’s Dutch-style bicycle, which has yet to be found. The bike features a bright blue-turquoise frame, a white saddle, and a metal rack above the rear tire.
Residents and drivers in the Staverton area during this period are encouraged to review dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage for any signs of Andy or the bicycle.
Andy is described as around 6 feet tall, slim, with short dark brown hair thinning at the top, and stubble facial hair. At the time he disappeared, he was wearing a blue body warmer over a khaki green jumper, brown corduroy trousers, and carrying a black rucksack.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police online, referencing incident 237 of 3 May. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers.