Police at the scene in Aldham, near Colchester
- Credit: Sonya Duncan
Investigators are looking to speak to a 28-year-old man in connection with the murder of 83-year-old Donald Ralph in Aldham, near Colchester.
Mr Ralph was found dead by Essex Police at his home in Halstead Road shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
Police believe Mr Ralph was targeted and have launched a murder investigation.
Mr Ralph s niece Tina Ralph has paid tribute to her uncle, describing him as a unique character .
Donald Ralph, 83, who was found dead at his home in Aldham
- Credit: Essex Police
A 16-year-old boy from Leicester was arrested in Colchester on Wednesday evening in connection with the probe.
Police at the scene in Aldham, near Colchester
- Credit: Sonya Duncan
Investigators are looking to speak to a 28-year-old man in connection with the murder of 83-year-old Donald Ralph in Aldham, near Colchester.
Mr Ralph was found dead by Essex Police at his home in Halstead Road shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
Police believe Mr Ralph was targeted and have launched a murder investigation.
Mr Ralph s niece Tina Ralph has paid tribute to her uncle, describing him as a unique character .
Donald Ralph, 83, who was found dead at his home in Aldham
- Credit: Essex Police
A 16-year-old boy from Leicester was arrested in Colchester on Wednesday evening in connection with the probe.
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Published:
7:10 PM December 30, 2020
Updated:
8:45 AM December 31, 2020
Detectives are searching for a blue Volvo V50 registration plate HD08 YFV in connection to the suspected murder of Donald Ralph, 83, from Aldham.
- Credit: Sonya Duncan
A man who was found dead in his Aldham home, prompting a murder investigation, has been named as 83-year-old Donald Ralph.
The victim, 83-year-old Donald Ralph, was pronounced dead at the scene following what the police now believe was a targeted incident .
A house remains cordoned off by police on Halstead Road in Aldham
- Credit: Sonya Duncan
Officers are currently awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to establish the cause of Mr Ralph s death and are now searching for his blue Volvo V50 in connection with their investigation.