Scott Cooper with police tape in the background

Ryde conspiracy to murder: Update from Police

Four men who were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to murder 33-year-old Scott Cooper in Ryde have been released with no further action.

Police attended a flat in George Street on the afternoon of Tuesday 4th January this year where the body of Scott, who was from Newport, was discovered.

Four arrested
On Tuesday 15th March, four men aged 25, 28, 29 and 41 respectively were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

They have since all been released with no further action in relation to this offence.

29-year-old bailed on suspicion of murder
In addition to this, the men aged 28 and 29 had previously been arrested in January on suspicion of murder. The 29-year-old has now been released with no further action in relation to this offence, and the 28-year-old remains on bail for this offence until 5th July. 

One man charged
As part of this investigation, police have previously charged a 38-year-old, of George Street in Ryde, with murder.

Get in touch
We continue to ask anyone who has information that may assist our investigation to call 101 quoting Operation Amaryllis or 44220003393. You can also submit information via the online form.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org


News shared by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, in their own words. Ed

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