Detectives have issued images of an Audi believed to have driven in the area shortly before and after an arson attack that killed a grandad.
George Redmond, 76, was in bed asleep alongside Mary, his wife of 52 years, when their home in Dorien Road, Old Swan, was set alight at around 3.20am on Thursday, September 1. Merseyside Police have confirmed the fire was started deliberately and the ECHO has been told a "petrol can" was left on the driveway of the home by eyewitnesses.
Detectives have now identified a White Audi that was seen Between 3.10 and 3.20am on Thursday, September 1. The car has not been recovered by police.
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Detective Gavin Mulcahy said: “Our thoughts and condolences go out to George Redmond’s family who are devastated by this despicable crime. Our officers are absolutely determined to bring those responsible to justice.
"We now believe that this white Audi car was driven near the property and then to Tesco’s in the Old Swan area, before heading towards Derby Lane in the direction of Queens Drive.
"I want to continue to appeal to anyone who lives in this area and may have any information about this car. This might range from knowing who was driving, seeing someone being picked up, or capturing further images or footage on CCTV, dashcam or doorbell devices.
“If you were in the area between 3am to 3.45am on Thursday 1 September and have not already spoken to police but saw something suspicious at the time please contact us.
“If you haven’t already come forward, please contact us with anything you know to help us bring those responsible to justice for the family of George Redmond.”
After George Redmond's death, his family released this tribute: "With extreme sadness we announce the death of a lovely husband, dad and grandad, George Redmond, who died suddenly on September 16 2022 in hospital.
“He was making great progress in his rehabilitation and was already mobile and regaining his independence, so his sudden death was unexpected and utterly tragic and we as a family are absolutely struggling to come to terms with it all. We are beyond heartbroken and hope whoever is responsible for this appalling act is swiftly brought to justice.
“George leaves behind his much loved wife Mary to whom he was married for 52 amazing years and three much loved daughters, Kathryn, Karyn and Angela, as well as six grandchildren – and not forgetting Belle, his beloved cockapoo.
“We will love and miss him forever and hope there is a steady supply of custard creams wherever he is now. Rest peacefully George Redmond. 1946 – 2022.”
Anyone with any information can contact police via social media @MerPolCC or call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000649658.
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