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# Billy McNicholl murder investigation continues as second suspect bailed
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/billy-mcnicholl-murder-investigation-continues-as-second-suspect-bailed/
- Published: 2025-01-24T18:08:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:24:23.000Z
- Description: Police are continuing their investigation into the death of William McNicholl as a teenage suspect becomes the second person to be released on bail. The 63-year-old was found dead at his Hawthorn Drive home on New Year's Day.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, #article, #story-billy-mcnicholl-murder, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters**: Two suspects have now been released on bail as Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team continues to investigate Mr McNicholl's death.

**The big picture**: A post-mortem examination revealed William McNicholl, known as Billy, died from head injuries and a stab wound.

![William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1736250709-billy-mcnicholl-edited-8.png)

William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog

**Latest developments**:

- The 17-year-old boy arrested on Wednesday has been bailed with conditions until 17 March
- He was questioned at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for two days
- A woman in her 50s, previously arrested on suspicion of murder, remains on bail until 9 April

**What's next**: Officers continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward with information about the case.

**Bottom line**: Anyone with information should contact police quoting reference 37/162/25, either through their Major Incident Portal or by calling 101\. Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers.

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