Thomas Campbell murder probe detectives issue further appeal to trace suspect

Greater Manchester Police detectives investigating murder of Thomas Campbell in Mossley last summer are continuing to appeal for information to trace a suspect.

John Belfield (aged 28), of the Openshaw area of Manchester, is still wanted by police on suspicion of murder.

Campbell’s body was found by a neighbour at his home on Riverside in Mossley at around 10.40am on Saturday, July 3, 2022.

He was fatally assaulted the previous night and died because the injuries he sustained.

Detective Inspector Mark Davis, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “We have been working tirelessly ever since Saturday, July 3, 2022 to find those we suspect are responsible.

“Three people were sentenced last Wednesday to a total of 62 years for their involvement in Thomas Campbell’s death.

“Since July, we have followed a number of lines of enquiry and through an extensive investigation continue to appeal to the public for any information about Belfield’s whereabouts.  

“We know he has links to Greater Manchester and Lancashire, but we now believe that he has left the UK and could possibly be in Spain or Tenerife.

“Thomas suffered significant injuries over a period of time, and I must stress that we do not want members of the public to approach Belfield.

"If you become aware of his whereabouts, please do nothing more than dial 999, quoting Operation Ravensburg.

"He is thought to be a dangerous individual who must not be approached.

“It is also worth reminding members of the public and Belfield’s associates, in particular, that assisting an offender is a criminal offence any anyone convicted of this faces up to 10 years imprisonment.

“Thomas owned at least two high-value Rolex watches that have been missing from his home address ever since his death, and we ask if anyone has any information about these to let us know as they may prove to be a crucial line of enquiry. 

"Our team continue to investigate this serious and complex investigation and are following many lines of enquiry to identify all of those responsible in playing a part in his death.”

GMP have a dedicated portal here for anyone to submit images or video footage to help ongoing inquiries.

Anyone with information should contact officers, on 0161 856 6377, or using GMP’s LiveChat facility on: www.gmp.police.uk, or alternatively Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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