Post murder suspects' bail ends

Postman Paul Savage was murdered delivering the post

Two men questioned over the murder of a postman in Mold more than a year ago have been told they are no longer subjects of the police investigation.

A third man, who was unable to attend Mold police station on Tuesday. is also expected to have his bail cancelled later this week.

All three had been on bail for over a year and their lawyers had threatened legal action over it.

Police say their investigation into Paul Savage's murder continues.

The three were arrested soon after of the father-of-one's murder in February 2003. No charges were brought against them.

The 30-year-old was bludgeoned to death as he delivered letters on his early morning round in Mold.

The three questioned have never been identified but claimed they have been forced to live under suspicion for too long.

Their lawyers were planning legal action against North Wales Police over the delays and were seeking a judicial review in the case.

Withdrawn

However, on Tuesday police decided to formally end two of the men's bail conditions, which means they no longer have to attend Mold police station on a regular basis.

Solicitor Phillip Lloyd confirmed that his client has had his bail cancelled without any charges being laid.

"I can confirm that I attended Mold police station with my client. We were advised that the enquiry was on-going but that my client's bail has now been formally withdrawn."

Mr Savage was killed after he moved with his wife Charlotte and their young daughter near Manchester, to start a new life in the village of Gwernaffield, near Mold.

He was attacked with an 18-inch wooden baton, fashioned from a banister rail, while he delivered mail on 4 February last year, and died later in hospital.

North Wales Police have refused to comment on the latest developments in the case but say the murder inquiry is continuing.