Police are looking for 19-year-old man in relation to murder investigation
Durham Police are looking for a 19-year-old Ashton Anderson in connection with a murder investigation in Seaham.
Durham Constabulary are appealing for information relating to the whereabouts of 19-year-old Ashton Anderson, who is wanted in connection with an incident in Seaham on Thursday (January 15).
He is described as around 5ft10, of slim build, and with short brown hair.
Officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Stockton Road at around 4.50pm.
A vehicle is believed to have collided with a pedestrian on the New Seaham Service Station forecourt, where a man in his 20s sustained serious injuries.
Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family is being supported by specialist officers.
Durham Constabulary’s Major Crime Team launched a murder investigation and seven people have been arrested so far in connection with the incident:
- Three men in their teens and one man in his 50s have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
- One woman in her teens and two women in their 40s have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remain in police custody.
Anybody who has any information relating to Ashton Anderson’s whereabouts is asked to contact Durham Police via 101, quoting incident number 281 of January 15.
DCI Chris Woollett said: “I’d like to thank the community of Seaham for their support while our officers have been carrying out their inquiries since Thursday evening.
“An increased police presence will remain at a number of locations in and around the area while the investigation continues, but I’d also like to reassure people that we have no information to suggest any wider risk to the public.
“Anybody found to be assisting or concealing suspects, however, will face robust action.
“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the victim.”
Anybody with any other information relating to the incident, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage in the area around the same time, is also asked to get in touch with police as soon as possible. Information can also be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org