The South Glos Post

Police have renewed their appeal for information following the murder of Barry Rubery in Iron Acton on Wednesday 28th April.

Mr Rubery was brutally killed at his Crossing Cottage home on the Latteridge Road in Iron Acton following a night out with friends.

Today (Friday 23rd July) his family are holding his funeral at Westerleigh Crematorium near Yate. Philip and Julie Rubery said: “Today is one of the most difficult days for all of the family; we simply cannot put into words how it feels say goodbye to a much loved dad, and grandad.

“To lose our father in this way is just unimaginable and our devastation is beyond belief. Everyday is a struggle, and our lives will never be the same again.

“The whole families’ lives have been turned upside down by those people who brutally took our dad from us nearly three months ago. Those people have still not come forward. We would once again urge you to hand yourselves in and allow us to understand why we lost dad in this way.

“We would also ask anyone out there who has any information to think about how hard today is for all of us and come forward. All we want now are answers to allow us to continue to grieve. Thank you”

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Source: Avon and Somerset Police

The BBC’s Crimewatch programme will tonight (Tuesday) broadcast a reconstruction of the murder of Barry Rubery, who was found with fatal head injuries at his home in Crossing Cottage, Iron Acton, on the morning of Thursday 29th April.

Police believe Mr Rubery may have been the victim of a robbery which went wrong and have issued details of items believed to have been stolen during the incident.

Investigations remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 0117 945 4057.

The independent charity Crimestoppers has 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.

Detective Chief Inspector Garry Reeves of Avon and Somerset Police will be live in the Crimewatch studio during tonight’s programme to provide an update on the investigation.

The programme goes out tonight at 9pm on BBC1.

Source: Avon and Somerset Police

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