Murder detectives identify man found in woods

Detectives investigating a suspected murder in Cornwall have named the man who was found in a woodland.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the body has been formally identified as Lee Hockey, 50, from the Truro area.

Officers said the death was being treated as unexplained but was believed to be suspicious, after Mr Hockey was found in woodland between Truro and Probus on 1 July.

Police said his next of kin had been informed and officers were appealing to the public for help to trace his last movements.

Det Insp Rob Smith from the major crime investigation team said the investigation was "continuing at pace".

"It has been confirmed that Lee spent the most of Monday 23 June in Truro city centre, before taking a bus out to the Trispen area," he said.

"The last-confirmed sighting of Lee was in Trispen later that evening.

"His whereabouts from there are currently unknown but it is likely he would have been travelling on foot."

The police force has urged anyone who may have passed through Trispen, Tresillian or the surrounding the villages, and who has dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage in those areas, to please check them.

"If you have anything that may be relevant to us, please report it as a priority," said Det Insp Smith.

He also said there would be a heightened police presence around the area of Trispen and Tresillian in the coming days while officers carried out enquiries.

Det Insp Smith added: "At this time there is no information to suggest that there is any wider risk to the community, however, we appreciate that an incident of this nature will cause concern.

"Local officers will also be carrying out reassurance patrols. If you have any concerns, please approach an officer or contact us through 101."

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