A leading detective says that a big part of investigations into the murder of a Carlisle man centre around those involved in supporting the two main suspects.
Despite only two suspects believed to be involved in the violence inflicted upon 24-year-old Ryan Kirkpatrick outside Mamoa Bar and Lounge on Carlyle’s Court shortly after 8.30pm on Saturday, Detective Chief Superintendent Dean Holden said: “You don’t have to be the person at the scene to be guilty of murder under the doctrine of joint responsibility.
Det Chief Supt Holden said a “big part of the inquiry is into the people who have supported the assailants.”
“We believe there were two people primarily involved in the attack and a number assisting them in avoiding capture and leaving the area.
“We expect there to be many more arrests in this, certainly the primary attackers but then also a number for ancillary offences such as providing misinformation to disrupt inquiries.
“You have a commitment from me that we will do all we can to bring all those offenders to justice.”
Anyone with information can submit this here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0301020118N53-PO1
You can also call 101.
Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, completely anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Police have identified the man who was killed. Read his family’s tributes here.
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