1990 Madeley Death Investigation Reopened

West Mercia Police officers re-investigating the death of a young Telford man who died almost 20 years ago have confirmed they have this morning arrested a man in his late 30s in connection with the death.

Liam James Wright, aged 19, died in a shed fire at the Madeley Ski Slope on 10th September 1990 and following a lengthy police investigation an open verdict was eventually recorded by the Coroner at an inquest in 1991.

A recent review of the case has resulted in fresh information coming to the attention of the police and that has prompted the re-opening of the investigation into Liam's unexplained death.

Detective Inspector Paul Knight, from West Mercia Police's Major Incident Unit in Stourport, commented: "The investigation into any suspicious death is never closed and even given the passage of time we will continue to examine the events of the night Liam died and endeavour to search for the truth about what happened.

"Liam's death had a significant effect on his family and the local community and re-opening this investigation and following up on this new information is a demonstration of our commitment to finally establish the exact circumstances surrounding his death. I would therefore appeal for anyone with new information about the case to come forward and share that with us as soon as is possible.

"Please call West Mercia Police on 0300 333 3000 to pass on any information you have or alternatively, please remember that Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you'd prefer to pass on information without identifying yourself."

Issued: Monday 19 July 2010