Operation Lane is the investigation into the murder of Corby businessman David ‘Les' Ross, whose body was found in a room at the Village Inn hotel in Corby on 17 December 2012.

A Crimestoppers reward of up to £5,000 has been offered for information leading to the successful arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the murder of Mr Ross.

The body of 39-year-old Mr Ross was found by a member of hotel staff on the afternoon of Monday 17 December.

A post mortem confirmed that Mr Ross died from head injuries following an assault.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone with information about the murder of Mr Ross or about a burglary at Mr Ross's home address in Chelveston Drive , Corby , two days before his murder – Saturday 15 December.

We would also like to hear from anyone who spoke to Mr Ross or knew of his movements during the day and evening of Sunday 16 December.

This page provides further details that have been released on the murder investigation.

Related News:

• Man released on bail in connection with the death of David Ross   Thursday 21 March
• Man arrested in connection with death of David Ross   Wednesday 20 March
• Police match Crimestoppers reward for David Ross murder information   Thursday 28 February
• Statement released by the family of David Ross   Wednesday 16 January
• Officers out in Corby three weeks after David Ross murder   Monday 7 January

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