Detectives investigating the death of a grandfather following a violent robbery have identified a “dangerous” man with “a Scottish accent” they are now tracing.

Andrew McVicar, 33, from Basildon, is wanted on suspicion of murder, robbery, and possession of a firearm in connection with an incident in Hullbridge, Essex, on Sunday, March 19.

Timothy Smith, 57, died after he was pushed and fell heavily onto a low level wall, causing a serious brain injury.

A 50-year-old man, from Southend, was already arrested in Berkshire on Thursday on suspicion of murder, robbery, and possession of a firearm.

He is currently in custody awaiting questioning.

On Saturday, officers made another arrest in connection with the crime. A 28-year-old man from Basildon is currently in custody having been arrested on the same counts.

Now, though, Essex Police is appealing to the public to help trace McVicar.

He is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, bald, and of stocky build.

He has a Scottish accent and tattoos on his forearms which read ‘HONOUR’ and ‘PRIDE’.

DI Daniel Stoten, senior investigating officer from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “I need to speak to McVicar in connection with this incident and urge him to come forward before we catch up with him.

“He’s a dangerous individual and should not be approached. Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact my team at Harlow Major Crime on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

McVicar is believed to have links to the Luton area in Bedfordshire and is thought to have been there as recently as Saturday.