POLICE in the UK are appealing for information relating to two Irish men who are wanted for questioning in connection with the murder of a British pensioner.
87-year-old Arthur Gumbley was attacked during a burglary at his home in Sutton Coldfield on November 21 and he later died in hospital.
UK Crimestoppers is now offering a £10,000 reward for information on Tom Joseph Ward (17) and Michael Connors (28).
Connors is described as 5ft 5 inches in height, of average build with an Irish accent.
Ward is 5ft 8 inches, of average build and also has an Irish accent.
Both men are described by West Midlands Police as being from the ‘travelling community’.
WANTED: We want to speak to Jimmy Connors (28) and Tom Ward (17) over nasty robberies that saw people attacked in their own homes. Both are from the travelling community. Seen them? Call us on 101. Full story: https://t.co/QkW6xh475K pic.twitter.com/6yqCxH0uRp
— West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) December 15, 2017
West Midlands Police Detective Sergeant Tom Lyons, said: “We’re investigating 28 crimes across Birmingham where jewellery totalling tens of thousands of pounds has been stolen.
“Violence has been used on a number of occasions and victims left injured and severely traumatised by the experience. In one incident, offenders threatened to harm a newborn baby unless valuables were handed over.
“People who behave in this way deserve no protection… we need people to come forward and tell us who they suspect is involved so we can take action.
“If anybody knows the whereabouts of Connors or Ward I would urge them to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anyone with any information is requested to contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
