Detectives continuing to investigate the murder of Rhyl man Liam Hill have carried out road checks – exactly four months to the day since the 44-year-old was last seen.
Led by Detective Superintendent Mark Chesters, officers from North Wales Police’s major incident team stopped vehicles and pedestrians in and around West Parade in Rhyl yesterday, in a bid to glean any further information about Liam and his last movements.
“From extensive inquiries, we know that Liam was seen leaving Bar Bow on Water Street at around 6.30pm on Wednesday, January 6,” said Det Supt Chesters.
“From there, he walked up the street and turned left towards his home address on West Parade, and was last seen at around 7.10pm within the communal area of his home address.
“This is the last confirmed sighting that we have of him.”
His body was discovered in his flat on West Parade just before 2pm on January 8.
A post mortem revealed he suffered injuries consistent with an attack.
During the road check, a total of 69 people were spoken to.
Det Supt Chesters added: “We are still trying to establish the full circumstances of how he came to sustain the injuries which then led to his death.
“The information collected yesterday evening will now be reviewed by officers and I would like to thank people for taking the time to speak to us, for their assistance and understanding.”
In February, Liam’s heartbroken sister spoke of her family’s double tragedy after losing another of her brothers within weeks of Mr Hill’s death.
At a press conference, Colette Sudlow said: “Liam was a very much loved and important part of our family.
“He loved nothing more than spending time and having fun with us.
“He was kind, caring, generous and fun to be around.
“He loved sport, music, and loved a little dance. He was one in a million.
“For Liam to be taken away from us at such a young age and in such a cruel way is heartbreaking.
“It is a nightmare that we can’t wake up from, something you read about in the news but think will never happen to you.
“We are angry that someone’s actions have taken Liam’s life and destroyed ours. Our hearts are broken.
“We need justice for Liam.”
Anyone who has any information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 and quote Operation Panatella.
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