THE VICTIM HAD BEEN robbed of his wallet, but luckily, for purposes of identification confirmation, he had a gas bill in his pocket, so they had Sutherland's full address, which Andy Strong had been unable to supply.
Rafferty rounded up Lizzie Green, with Timothy Smales to drive them, and headed for Sutherland's home through the quiet streets. Fortunately, it was a Thursday, with tomorrow another working day, so the majority of the town’s revellers that the weekend would spawn were safely tucked up in bed.
Tim Smales parked up at the address. The Sutherlands’ house was in darkness, of course. Mrs Sutherland must have long since gone to bed. Rafferty didn't relish the necessity of waking her up and breaking the news.
He climbed from the car, opened the creaking gate, and walked up the pa
