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# Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering Billy McNicholl released on bail
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/woman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-billy-mcnicholl-released-on-bail/
- Published: 2025-01-12T19:40:42.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:25:45.000Z
- Description: A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering William "Billy" McNicholl has been released on conditional bail. She must return to police on 09 April while detectives continue their enquiries.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, #article, #story-billy-mcnicholl-murder, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters**: The development comes just one day after the arrest, as police continue their investigation into Mr McNicholl's death at his Hawthorn Drive home.

**The details**:

- The woman, aged in her 50s, was questioned at Martlesham Police Investigation Centre
- She was arrested on Saturday, 11 January
- She has been released with conditions
- She must return to police on 09 April

![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-13.png)

A woman arrested on suspicion of murdering William "Billy" McNicholl has been released on conditional bail (Suffolk Constabulary)

**Background**:

- William McNicholl, known as Billy, was 63 years old
- His body was discovered shortly before 18:00 on 1 January
- A post-mortem revealed he died from head injuries and a single stab wound
- Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry

**How to help**:

- Contact police on 101 quoting reference 37/162/25
- Submit information via the Major Incident Public Reporting Portal
- Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
- Use the Crimestoppers online form

**The bottom line**: Police are still seeking information about any suspicious activity near the Hawthorn Drive address between 24 December and 1 January.

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