AN IMAGE of a victim in an ongoing murder probe involving two Reading residents has been released to the public today, with police officers launching a new appeal in the investigation.

The body of a man was discovered in Erith, London, on Wednesday, September 15. Last night, September 18, the body was identified as Duane Denny, aged 46, on September 17.

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Duane, who was known by his surname ‘Denny’, was reported missing to Thames Valley Police on August 24, and a missing person investigation was launched at the time.

Since then, A 48-year-old woman from Reading has been arrested on suspicion on assisting an offender and released on police bail until October 14, and a 47-year-old man from Reading was arrested on Thursday night, September 16, on suspicion of murder, and remains in police custody.

Reading Chronicle:

Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Blaik, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “I want to hear from anyone who saw or had any contact with the victim, 46-year-old Duane Denny at any time from Tuesday, August 10 onwards.

"If you saw or spoke to Denny in person or on the phone then we want to hear from you.

“To help jog memories, we are releasing a picture of Denny, with the permission of his family, who are being supported by specially trained Family Liaison Officers.

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"Our thoughts remain with his family at this extremely difficult time.

“If you have any information, you can leave the details on our website or call 101 to speak to a call handler. Please quote reference number 2283 (September 14).

“Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”