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| New image of gun used to kill Nairn banker Alistair Wilson | New image of gun used to kill Nairn banker Alistair Wilson |
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| Police re-examining the murder of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson have released a new image of the gun used to kill him. | Police re-examining the murder of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson have released a new image of the gun used to kill him. |
| The 30-year-old was shot dead on the door step of his home on 28 November 2004. | The 30-year-old was shot dead on the door step of his home on 28 November 2004. |
| Father-of-two Mr Wilson was shot with a German-made handgun by a stocky man in a baseball cap who had handed him an envelope. | |
| A massive police investigation was launched but the murder remains unsolved. | A massive police investigation was launched but the murder remains unsolved. |
| Police Scotland's new Major Investigation Team North is investigating the case. MIT North involves officers based in Inverness, Aberdeen and Dundee. | Police Scotland's new Major Investigation Team North is investigating the case. MIT North involves officers based in Inverness, Aberdeen and Dundee. |
| 'Fresh look' | 'Fresh look' |
| Det Supt Malcolm Stewart, who is leading the inquiry, said Mr Wilson's family deserved answers and justice. | Det Supt Malcolm Stewart, who is leading the inquiry, said Mr Wilson's family deserved answers and justice. |
| He said: "We cannot lose sight of that and we are determined to get it for them. | He said: "We cannot lose sight of that and we are determined to get it for them. |
| "We have kept them aware of developments throughout the investigation and they are supportive of our efforts. | "We have kept them aware of developments throughout the investigation and they are supportive of our efforts. |
| "Our investigation remains firmly open. As with all long running cases, it is good practice to periodically take a fresh look at the evidence and identify any new opportunities or lines of enquiry." | "Our investigation remains firmly open. As with all long running cases, it is good practice to periodically take a fresh look at the evidence and identify any new opportunities or lines of enquiry." |
| Det Supt Stewart said experiences from other investigations suggested that the passage of time could lead to new evidence. | Det Supt Stewart said experiences from other investigations suggested that the passage of time could lead to new evidence. |
| He said: "Those who may have been reluctant to come forward with information nine years ago, for whatever reason, may be more willing to do so now. | He said: "Those who may have been reluctant to come forward with information nine years ago, for whatever reason, may be more willing to do so now. |
| "That is why the public appeal for information is so important and in particular why we have released pictures and details of the murder weapon." | "That is why the public appeal for information is so important and in particular why we have released pictures and details of the murder weapon." |
| The gun involved was found on 8 December 2004 in a drain on Seabank Road, Nairn, by council workers carrying out gully cleaning. | The gun involved was found on 8 December 2004 in a drain on Seabank Road, Nairn, by council workers carrying out gully cleaning. |
| Forensic analysis identified it as the murder weapon. | Forensic analysis identified it as the murder weapon. |
| 'Particularly keen' | 'Particularly keen' |
| Det Supt Stewart said: "The weapon is a significant age - dating back well over 60 years - so piecing together its history could very well help provide us with new leads. | Det Supt Stewart said: "The weapon is a significant age - dating back well over 60 years - so piecing together its history could very well help provide us with new leads. |
| "It is a Haenal Suhl Model 1 Schmeissers patent handgun, manufactured between 1920 and 1945 at the Schmeisser factory in Germany. | "It is a Haenal Suhl Model 1 Schmeissers patent handgun, manufactured between 1920 and 1945 at the Schmeisser factory in Germany. |
| "The ammunition was .25 calibre made by Sellier and Bellot in Czech Republic between 1983 and 1993." | "The ammunition was .25 calibre made by Sellier and Bellot in Czech Republic between 1983 and 1993." |
| He added: "Someone out there has information about what happened that day and I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who recognises the weapon or thinks they may know anything about it at all. | He added: "Someone out there has information about what happened that day and I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who recognises the weapon or thinks they may know anything about it at all. |
| "No matter how small or insignificant it may seem, please let myself and the enquiry team make that assessment - it may be that it is the vital piece of information we are looking for." | "No matter how small or insignificant it may seem, please let myself and the enquiry team make that assessment - it may be that it is the vital piece of information we are looking for." |