Murder squad detectives are distributing thousands of posters to homes in a new bid to find the killer of Bradford grandfather Clement Desmier.

Investigating officers believe the answer to the brutal killing of 68-year-old Mr Desmier, at his home in Ravenscliffe , lies in the local area.

Now they have printed 10,000 posters which are being delivered to homes in Ravenscliffe and surrounding neighbourhoods as part of the investigation.

The posters call on people to come forward with information about Mr Desmier’s lifestyle and movements before his body was found on August 23.

He was discovered by concerned neighbours.

Mr Desmier, who was known as Butch, had been subjected to a brutal attack and his house, in Rowlestone Rise, had been ransacked.

The victim was known to have had a sideline selling cigarettes and one theory detectives are investigating is that his killers knew about that.

Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Mark Ridley said yesterday: “We are beginning to build up a clearer picture of Mr Desmier’s last movements, but we still need vital details that will help us to develop our investigations further.

"We know from CCTV that he returned home from Shipley town centre by bus on August 22. The posters therefore call directly upon the public to come forward with information, particularly relating to his movements in the days prior to his death.

“They also outline the Crimestoppers reward of up to £5,000 leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.”

Det Supt Ridley added: “I feel confident that many of the answers lie locally, which is why we have taken this measure to distribute material around the Ravenscliffe area. We have also placed the poster on West Yorkshire Police’s Facebook and Twitter sites to capture the online community.

“Although we have spoken to a number of people who knew Mr Desmier, there are still gaps which we need to fill regarding his wider group of associates. This includes the man we have previously appealed to come forward, seen with Mr Desmier entering his house the afternoon before his death.”

“It is imperative that we hear from any witnesses or anyone with information who could assist further in our inquiry.”

They should contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team on the non emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Information can also be sent via text to a special Police SMS service on 07786200805.