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Investigation launched after Oxford art dealer found murdered in own home | Investigation launched after Oxford art dealer found murdered in own home |
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Police have launched a murder investigation after an Oxford art dealer was found dead after a “vicious and sustained attack” at his home in the city. | Police have launched a murder investigation after an Oxford art dealer was found dead after a “vicious and sustained attack” at his home in the city. |
Adrian Greenwood, 42, was found by his cleaner with numerous stab wounds at his house on Iffley Road, close to the city centre. | Adrian Greenwood, 42, was found by his cleaner with numerous stab wounds at his house on Iffley Road, close to the city centre. |
Thames Valley Police had arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder but he was later released without charge. | |
Head of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, Det Supt Chris Ward, said: “We believe that Mr Greenwood was an historian, biographer, author and a dealer in art, cars and other historic artefacts. He was usually smartly dressed, and often wore a tweed jacket. | Head of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, Det Supt Chris Ward, said: “We believe that Mr Greenwood was an historian, biographer, author and a dealer in art, cars and other historic artefacts. He was usually smartly dressed, and often wore a tweed jacket. |
“We believe that an altercation has taken place in the hallway of his house. The post mortem confirmed that Mr Greenwood died following a vicious and sustained attack. It is very likely that the offender may have injuries as a result of this altercation. | “We believe that an altercation has taken place in the hallway of his house. The post mortem confirmed that Mr Greenwood died following a vicious and sustained attack. It is very likely that the offender may have injuries as a result of this altercation. |
“We are keeping an open mind in terms of the motive and whilst we have already made an arrest in connection with this investigation, I anticipate further arrests will be made as the investigation continues." | “We are keeping an open mind in terms of the motive and whilst we have already made an arrest in connection with this investigation, I anticipate further arrests will be made as the investigation continues." |
Mr Greenwood, an Oxford alumnus, wrote two historical biographies and traded rare and antiquarian books, including texts which he provided to the British Library and Getty Museum, his website claims. | Mr Greenwood, an Oxford alumnus, wrote two historical biographies and traded rare and antiquarian books, including texts which he provided to the British Library and Getty Museum, his website claims. |
He was responsible for the sale of a £60,000 piece by the graffiti artist Banksy in April 2011, according to the BBC. | He was responsible for the sale of a £60,000 piece by the graffiti artist Banksy in April 2011, according to the BBC. |
Mr Greenwood’s website also stated that his first book, Victoria's Scottish Lion, a biography of British Army officer Sir John Campbell, was nominated for the Templar Medal Book Prize. | Mr Greenwood’s website also stated that his first book, Victoria's Scottish Lion, a biography of British Army officer Sir John Campbell, was nominated for the Templar Medal Book Prize. |
His most recent text, Through Spain With Wellington, was published in March. | His most recent text, Through Spain With Wellington, was published in March. |
A special collector of Harry Potter books, Mr Greenwood gained national media attention in November 2010 when one of his first edition novels, worth £6,000, was stolen from an exhibition gallery in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. | A special collector of Harry Potter books, Mr Greenwood gained national media attention in November 2010 when one of his first edition novels, worth £6,000, was stolen from an exhibition gallery in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. |
According to the Oxford Mail, the thief attempted to return the book in a carrier bag following the public interest in the story, but was caught by police and later jailed for six weeks. | According to the Oxford Mail, the thief attempted to return the book in a carrier bag following the public interest in the story, but was caught by police and later jailed for six weeks. |
A graduate of politics, philosophy and economics from Christchurch College, Oxford, Mr Greenwood followed in his former history teacher's footsteps by becoming an historian and biographer in his own right. | A graduate of politics, philosophy and economics from Christchurch College, Oxford, Mr Greenwood followed in his former history teacher's footsteps by becoming an historian and biographer in his own right. |
Mr Greendwood's violent death has shocked the usually quiet neighbourhood. | Mr Greendwood's violent death has shocked the usually quiet neighbourhood. |
Local Policing Area Commander for Oxford, Supt. Christian Bunt, said: “I would like to reassure people that this type of murder is extremely rare in Oxford and we are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances of Adrian Greenwood’s murder. | Local Policing Area Commander for Oxford, Supt. Christian Bunt, said: “I would like to reassure people that this type of murder is extremely rare in Oxford and we are doing everything we can to establish the circumstances of Adrian Greenwood’s murder. |
“We have had specialist search teams at the scene, including a police dog. Further, we have also undertaken some house to house enquiries, with more house to house enquiries expected to be carried out over the coming days. | “We have had specialist search teams at the scene, including a police dog. Further, we have also undertaken some house to house enquiries, with more house to house enquiries expected to be carried out over the coming days. |
“Our condolences and thoughts are with Mr Greenwood’s family at this difficult time. They have asked that their privacy is respected.” | “Our condolences and thoughts are with Mr Greenwood’s family at this difficult time. They have asked that their privacy is respected.” |
The police have appealed for any information regarding the case. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. | The police have appealed for any information regarding the case. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. |
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