Twelve-year anniversary appeal for information relating to the murder of David ‘Les’ Ross

Police officers are appealing for information twelve years on from the murder of a popular and much-loved Corby man.

David ‘Les’ Ross was murdered in the Village Express hotel in Corby Old Village on December 17, 2012.

Just 11 days prior to the murder, David had opened his own nightclub – Rubix, on the corner of Corporation Street and George Street in Corby town centre.

He was last seen by a friend in the early hours of Monday, December 17, after a busy shift at the club, but was later found beaten to death in his hotel room.

David had been staying at the hotel after his home in the town’s Chelveston Drive was burgled on Saturday, December 15.

During the burglary, the taps inside his home had been left on, causing extensive damage, and requiring him to vacate the property whilst repairs could be arranged.

He would be murdered only two days later.

Police believe the burglary was linked to David’s murder and 12 years on from his death, are appealing for anyone with information that they have held onto to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell said: “David ‘Les’ Ross was a hardworking, popular man who had only just achieved one of his lifelong ambitions to open his own nightclub when he was murdered.

“Although his murder happened 12 years ago, his family continue to grieve for him as if his death was only yesterday and they will be unable to move forward fully without knowing who was responsible for his death.

“A number of arrests have been made in connection with David’s death over the years, but no one has ever been charged.

“I am asking anyone out there who may have information which could bring David’s killer to justice to please contact us. His family have been in limbo for over a decade, and we want to provide them with some much-needed answers and justice for their loved-one.

"We’re not only looking for information regarding who killed David in that hotel room, but also how they were able to gain entry, how they travelled to and from the scene, how his killers may have known he was there, and who was responsible for the burglary at his house two days before he was killed.

“There could have been a lot of reasons why people felt they could not speak to us before now, but 12 years is a long time, and we know that allegiances and loyalties can change.

“I am certain that someone out there knows what happened to David and I am asking them to please come forward and speak to us. If that person is you, please call us on 101, report it to us online at www.northants.police.uk./ro or if you would prefer to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

“We don’t need to know who you are, just what you know. Please think of David’s family this Christmas and help us secure justice for him.”