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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. |
“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, 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. |
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. |
Additional reporting from PA |