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Fetcham murders: Police issue 'urgent' appeal for 30-year-old Viktoras Bruzas in connection with double stabbing Fetcham murders: Police issue 'urgent' appeal for 30-year-old Viktoras Bruzas in connection with double stabbing
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A manhunt is underway across two counties after a couple were found stabbed to death in a small Surrey town.A manhunt is underway across two counties after a couple were found stabbed to death in a small Surrey town.
The pair, believed to have been in their 50s and named locally as Patrick and Gillian Kettyle, were discovered in a house in The Copse, near Leatherhead, Fetcham, after Surrey Police were alerted in the early hours. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.The pair, believed to have been in their 50s and named locally as Patrick and Gillian Kettyle, were discovered in a house in The Copse, near Leatherhead, Fetcham, after Surrey Police were alerted in the early hours. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police officers appear to have discovered a damaged knife near the scene of the crime. Officers were seen placing a black and silver knife, which had a broken blade, into an evidence bag after finding it underneath a large tree. Police refused to confirm it was connected to the crime.
Local police are urgently searching for 38-year-old Surrey resident Viktoras Bruzas in connection with the event, while another man – also in his 30s – has been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.Local police are urgently searching for 38-year-old Surrey resident Viktoras Bruzas in connection with the event, while another man – also in his 30s – has been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
Patrick Kettyle in a photograph posted on his Facebook page
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Preston, of the Surrey and Sussex major crime team, said: "We are still in the very early stages of the investigation but we need to trace Viktoras Bruzas as a matter of urgency.Detective Chief Inspector Mark Preston, of the Surrey and Sussex major crime team, said: "We are still in the very early stages of the investigation but we need to trace Viktoras Bruzas as a matter of urgency.
Suspect Viktoras Bruzas is wanted in connection with the double murder “I would urge members of the public not to approach him but to call Surrey Police immediately if they know his whereabouts.” “I would urge members of the public not to approach him but to call Surrey Police immediately if they know his whereabouts.”
He added: "A large number of officers from Surrey and Sussex are working on locating Mr Bruzas.”He added: "A large number of officers from Surrey and Sussex are working on locating Mr Bruzas.”
Mr Bruzas, believed to be originally from Kaunas, Lithuania, but currently living in Walton-on-Thames, is thought to be driving a black Mercedes registration AU11 WJY. Mr Bruzas, originally from Kaunas, Lithuania, but currently living in Walton-on-Thames, is thought to be driving a black Mercedes registration AU11 WJY.
His Facebook profile indicates he has worked as a self-employed builder since March 1999 and supports Chelsea FC.His Facebook profile indicates he has worked as a self-employed builder since March 1999 and supports Chelsea FC.
Police also said he may have connections to south-east London.Police also said he may have connections to south-east London.
I is thought that Mr Bruzas knew Mr and Mrs Kettyle. The couple are reputed to have run a successful building company, with a business registered in the couple's name and address showing the organisation had a net worth of over £3 million. Suspect Viktoras Bruzas is wanted in connection with the double murder It is thought that Mr Bruzas knew Mr and Mrs Kettyle. The couple are reputed to have run a successful building company, with a business registered in the couple's name and address showing the organisation had a net worth of over £3 million.
The two suspects are also believed to know each other.The two suspects are also believed to know each other.
A woman walking nearby said Mr and Mrs Kettyle, who had one 16-year-old son, were "very close, very friendly" but private.
Anyone with information should contact Surrey Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.Anyone with information should contact Surrey Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
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