Police in the UK have appealed for information relating to two Irish men who are wanted for questioning in connection with the murder of a British pensioner.

Arthur Gumbley, 87, died three weeks after he was brutally attacked at his home in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands on November 21.

His body was discovered in a pool of blood after he was repeatedly kicked and punched and jewellery was forcibly removed causing injury to his hands and wrists.

Following an extensive investigation, police are eager to speak to Jimmy Michael Connors, 28, and Tom Joseph Ward, 17, about their whereabouts on the day of the incident.

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


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 suspects are understood to be from the same travelling community.

UK Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 (€11,200) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

“We’re investigating 28 crimes across Birmingham where jewellery totalling tens of thousands of pounds has been stolen," said West Midlands Police Detective Sergeant Tom Lyons.

“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.