Detectives have released CCTV images as they continue their hunt for a man they want to speak to in connection with Saturday afternoon’s shocking Little Gaddesden murder.
Det Chief Insp Martin Branning from the Beds, Cambs and Herts Major Crime Unit, who is in charge of the team investigating the killing, said: “I would ask people to look closely at this image and to contact the police if you recognise or recall seeing the person pictured.”
“The image is believed to be of Ian McLoughlin who we urgently wish to speak to in connection with the murder.”
McLoughlin is described as being a white male, around 6ft tall with greying hair.
On Saturday he is believed to be wearing sunglasses, blue jeans or possibly three quarter length trousers and a dark, blue, light blue and white checked short sleeved shirt with a button down collar. He is of average build.
Although the investigation is still in its early stages and detectives are still working to confirm the facts, it is believed that the victim, a man in his 60s who has not yet been officially named, died after coming to the aid of a neighbour.
The victim and neighbour are not believed to be connected in any other way.
Mr Brunning said: “We would like to reiterate that we continue to search for an extremely dangerous man and our focus is on finding Ian McLoughlin as soon as possible.
“The nature of this murder investigation is one of significant violence and until he is caught the public are asked not to approach him as he is a very dangerous man. Please contact the police immediately on the 999 emergency number.”
The killing happened in a quiet residential area in Nettleden Road, Little Gaddesden at about 3.30pm.
Anyone who can help the police should contact them as soon as possible by calling the non-emergency number 101 quoting Operation Acaria.
You can also call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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