Fresh appeal in murder hunt
Detectives today launched a fresh appeal for help in their hunt for the estranged husband of Cannock murder victim Diane Ingram.
It is now 10 weeks since police launched a murder inquiry into the death of the 61-year-old grandmother, whose body was discovered in a ground floor flat in Avon Road.
She had died from stab wounds to the neck, but it was almost three weeks before detectives revealed they were treating Harold James Ingram, known as Jim, as a murder suspect.
Police today said they had still not traced Mr Ingram, pictured, despite following several lines of inquiry and a national appeal on the Wanted Faces section of BBC's Crimewatch.
All UK ports and airports were put on alert in a bid to apprehend the 62-year-old estranged husband, who vanished after his wife was found dead on March 13.
Detective Inspector Ronnie Walker, who is leading the inquiry, today urged anyone with information to come forward.
"Our inquiries into the murder of Diane Ingram are continuing," he said.
"Although we have had several calls from the public about his potential whereabouts, Jim Ingram has still not been traced."
He added: "Speaking to Mr Ingram about his estranged wife's death remains our top priority.
"It is possible that Mr Ingram is still in the Midlands area."
Mr Ingram, of Don Grove, Cannock, was last seen on a bus in Walsall Road, Cannock, at about 3.20pm on the afternoon Diane Ingram died. The bus, believed to be the 870, was a single-decker travelling towards Wolverhampton.
Mr Ingram is white, about 5ft 7ins tall and of medium build. He walks with a stoop.
He is not regarded as a danger to the public, but anyone who sees him should call 999 immediately. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
