No charges over a week after body of shooting victim Ryan Kettlewell found in Ecclesall Woods
Ryan’s body was found in Sheffield woodland last week
No charges have been made over a week on from 38-year-old shooting victim Ryan Kettlewell’s body being discovered in Sheffield woodland.
Police were called out to Ecclesall Woods on Whirlowdale Road shortly before 7pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
It followed the discovery of the body of “beloved” Ryan Kettlewell, who was subsequently found to have suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
South Yorkshire Police launched a murder investigation last week.
More than a week on from the discovery of Ryan’s body, no-one has been charged over his death.
The day after Ryan’s body was discovered, two people, a woman aged 34 and man aged 36, were arrested on suspicion of murder.
They were subsequently released on bail, as the investigation continues.
South Yorkshire Police has been asked for an update on the investigation, with the last update from the force released on September 5, 2026.
Speaking then, Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles, senior investigating officer for this case, added: "We are committed to finding answers of how Ryan lost his life.
“I continue to urge anyone with information about his death to get in touch, no matter how irrelevant or insignificant you believe it to be, it could be the missing piece we need.
“Our thoughts are with all those who knew and loved Ryan.”
To report information to South Yorkshire Police, please call them on 101 or get in touch via their website.
Please quote incident number 821 of September 2, 2026 when you get in touch.
If you wish to report information to police anonymously, you can do so via the independent charity Crimestoppers.
Call them on the freephone number 0800 555 111 or visit their website.
No details are collected during their reporting service, and no one will know you have contacted them.