Murder investigation dropped after two years

A two-year murder investigation has been dropped due to a lack of evidence, police have said.

Tyron Jonsyn, 28, was found dead at a property in Lock Court, Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, in January 2023.

Two men, aged 46 and 30, from Carterton and Milton Keynes respectively, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

But Thames Valley Police said following a "lengthy and intensive" investigation it would not be bringing charges.

The two men have been released, and no further action is to be taken.

A narrative verdict was reached at Oxford Coroner's Court on 27 January. The cause of death was not identified.

Det Insp Alice Broad, the senior investigating officer, said: "Following Tyron's tragic death, we launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this.

"The investigation was long and protracted, and I would like to pay tribute to Tyron's family for the patience and dignity that they have shown throughout.

"We sought advice from the Crown Prosecution Service, who ascertained that there was insufficient evidence to support a murder charge."

She added: "Our investigation has been filed, pending any further future information coming to light.

"I know that Tyron's loved ones will struggle to come to terms with his untimely passing, and not having the knowledge of how he died.

"On behalf of all of us at Thames Valley Police, my thoughts remain with them as they look to move on with their lives."

Police had placed a closure order on the property where Mr Jonsyn died, following reports of anti-social behaviour.

The force previously said it treated the investigation as a murder inquiry due to reports of a disturbance and witness accounts.

Following Mr Jonsyn's death his family released a tribute describing him as "a bright light that lit up our lives".

"Tyron brought joy, kindness and endless love to our family."

They wrote: "He has left his many friends and family so many special memories that we shall treasure."

He was also described as "unique, kind, loyal and irreplaceable".

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