Witness Interview - Nicholas Wallpenny - to (heavily) edit before submission

Initial Witness Statement - officer on scene probationary police constable Peter Grant.

At 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday January 20th, 2015, I was dragged out of my warm bed dispatched to Covent Garden. At around 1:45 a.m. Martin Turner (DOB 15/7/1987) had reported that he had found a body; upon the forensic team's arrival and decision to extend the secure perimeter, additional personnel were requisitioned from Charing Cross.

My colleague probationary P.C. Lesley May was getting us a much needed coffee was otherwise occupied when I spotted the potential witness to the crime and - after ascertaining that I knew where my extendable baton was that there were no immediate threats to my safety - I proceeded to interview the witness.

Witness: Nicholas Wallpenny, street performer Date of Birth, unknown; Date of Death, 120 years ago or thereabouts. I can't bloody put this in, the higher-ups will have my head. Or worse, my badge.

Wallpenny saw the first man ("him that was murdered") entering the square from James Street. Describes him as having 'military bearing'.
Second man ("him what did the murdering") approached from Henrietta Street. Witness indicates that suspect and victim may have known each other, as both nodded as they came abreast. Can I use abreast? Someone's going to take the piss...
Witness suggested men knew each other as acquaintances rather than friends.
First man allegedly donned a cap and red jacket then produced a stick - witness unclear as to where this stick was obtained or carried - and knocked the victim's head off.
Suspect proceeded to New Row. Witness indicates that there was something 'uncanny' about the suspect. 'He didn't just
change his hat and coat, he changed his face.'

Witness literally vanished before further questioning could take place.

Fucking hell.