POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of murdering 83-year-old Donald Ralph in Aldham.

Officers say they are now no longer looking for Leighton Snook, who they wanted to question in connection with the death.

Mr Ralph, 83, was found deceased at his home in Halstead Road shortly after 1pm on Tuesday December 29.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Colchester this evening on suspicion of murder, police said.

Two men, aged 30 and 39, and a 21-year-old woman, have also been arrested in Colchester this evening on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All four remain in custody for questioning.

A 16-year-old boy from Leicester who was previously arrested on suspicion of murder also remains in custody.

Mr Ralph’s car, a blue Volvo V50, was missing from his home and has been located in Hastings.

Anyone with information that could help with the police investigation into the circumstances behind Mr Ralph’s death can contact us online via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020120P56-PO1 Or contact independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org