Gerald Corrigan: Murder probe launched after pensioner dies from crossbow injuries

Gerald Corrigan died in hospital on Saturday, police said
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Bonnie Christian12 May 2019
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A murder probe has been launched after a pensioner who was shot with a crossbow bolt died weeks later from his “truly horrific injuries”.

Gerald Corrigan was injured outside of his home near South Stack Road in a remote part of Holyhead, Anglesey, at around 12.35am on April 19 as he adjusted his satellite dish.

Despite the best efforts of medical staff, the 74-year-old died from his injuries on Saturday with his family by his side.

Detective chief inspector Brian Kearney said Mr Corrigan had "shown tremendous courage and determination whilst being treated at the Royal Stoke Hospital".

He said: "North Wales Police have now launched a murder investigation.

"However, we continue to keep an open mind in relation to the sequence of events that led to Gerald's death."

Mr Kearney also expressed his "sincere condolences" to Mr Corrigan's partner Marie, his two children Neale and Fiona and the wider family.

The bolt he was shot with had travelled through a significant part of his upper body, narrowly missing his heart and then passing through his right arm.

After being shot, Mr Corrigan managed to stagger inside the property before an ambulance was called.

He was then taken to hospital in Bangor before being moved to Stoke.

Mr Corrigan's family issued a statement following what they called a "shocking incident" saying they could not think of anyone who would have wanted to harm him.

Police have previously said one line of inquiry is Mr Corrigan may have been accidentally shot by a lamper - rogue night-time hunters who use bright lights to target animals.

Mr Corrigan worked as a lecturer in photography and video in Lancashire before retiring to Anglesey more than 20 years ago. He had a keen interest in nature.

Anyone with information relating to the investigation is asked to contact detectives at Llangefni CID on 101, via the live web chat quoting reference number X052857 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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