The South Glos Post

Detectives investigating the murder of Barry George Rubery have released details of property missing from Crossing Cottage a month on from his death.

On Wednesday April 28 Mr Rubery returned to his home on the Latteridge Road in Iron Acton, following a night out with friends. The following day he was found with fatal head injuries.

Officers investigating this crime have identified a number of items which cannot be located at the property. These items include a gold Masonic pocket watch (similar to the one pictured) an old Makita drill and an extension lead.

The forensic scene examination continues at the cottage with chemical treatments designed to raise fingerprints beyond conventional retrieval now underway.

Detective Chief Inspector Garry Reeves said: “At this stage we have identified that these items have been removed from the cottage. Further searches will take place once the forensic examinations are complete.

“Forensic retrieval continues to be a priority in this investigation; we remain at Crossing cottage and will continue to do so over the coming days.

“We are determined to find those responsible for the death of Mr Rubery and bring them to justice. Information and intelligence continues to be analysed however I would again urge anyone who may know something to come forward and talk to us.”

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

As investigations into the murder of Barry George Rubery continue three weeks on from his death, the independent charity Crimestoppers have offered a £10,000 reward to anyone providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons linked to Mr Rubery’s murder.

On Wednesday April 28 Barry George Rubery returned to his home on the Latteridge Road in Iron Acton, following a night out with friends. The following day he was found with fatal head injuries.

Detectives investigating this crime remain at the scene and have so far spoken to in excess of 400 people and have taken over 100 statements as part of the enquiry.

Over 500 exhibits have been seized, many of which are now at various forensic labs and are being tested for DNA and fingerprint evidence.

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Police are appealing for information to identify a vehicle seen in the Iron Acton area on the night of the death of Barry George Rubery.

On Wednesday April 28 Mr Rubery returned to his home on the Latteridge Road in Iron Acton, the following day he was found with fatal head injuries.

Detectives are now keen to trace a dark coloured, Land Rover Defender that was seen in the area on the night in question. A number of witnesses report that the vehicle was seen between 8.30pm and 8.40pm and again at 10.30pm.

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

Police are appealing for information following the murder of 68-year-old Barry George Rubery.

Mr Rubery was found in his Iron Acton home on Latteridge Road at 8am on Wednesday morning with significant head injuries and bruising to his face.

Detective Chief Inspector Garry Reeves said: This investigation remains ongoing and the results of the post mortem are expected shortly.

“At this stage we know that Mr Rubery returned home at 10.45pm on Wednesday night and at 8am on Thursday he was found in his home with significant injuries to his head.

“We need to work out what happened in those missing 9 hours.

“I would now appeal to anyone who knows Mr Rubery or anyone who may have seen him in the hours leading up to his return home to contact us.”

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police