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Man sought in Berkhamsted murder investigation | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Police are hunting a man over the murder of an elderly man found dead at a house in Hertfordshire. | |
The body of the man in his 70s, who was from Little Gaddesden, was discovered at a house in Nettleden Road, Berkhamsted, on Saturday afternoon. | |
A man in his 80s was also taken to hospital, a police spokeswoman said. | A man in his 80s was also taken to hospital, a police spokeswoman said. |
Detectives want to question 55-year-old Ian John McLoughlin, also known as Ian John Baker, and have warned people not to approach him. | Detectives want to question 55-year-old Ian John McLoughlin, also known as Ian John Baker, and have warned people not to approach him. |
Det Ch Insp Jerome Kent said: "Whilst the investigation is still in its early stages, we are treating the death as murder. | |
Extra patrols | |
"We are providing specialist support to the victim's family and our thoughts are with them at this distressing time." | |
The suspect is described as white, about 6ft tall, with straight, greying, collar-length hair. | |
He was wearing a short-sleeved grey or military green T shirt and is of average build. | |
Anyone with information has been urged to contact police or Crimestoppers. | Anyone with information has been urged to contact police or Crimestoppers. |
Officers have been conducting additional patrols in the area to provide reassurance to residents. | Officers have been conducting additional patrols in the area to provide reassurance to residents. |