POLICE want to identify a fourth man in an on-going murder investigation.
An assault at a High Ongar farm left William "Billyboy" Martindale, 39, from Cripsey Avenue, dead from head injuries.
Police were called to Meadow View Farm, off Mill Lane, shortly before 9.30pm on September 7, where they found Mr Martindale unconscious. He was later certified dead.
A friend of Mr Martindale, Paul Meeking, 54, from east London, was also found at the site with head injuries. He is recovering at home.
Paul Groves, 33, of Queensway, Ongar, is charged with the murder of Mr Martindale and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The factory worker is accused of hitting Mr Martindale with a pickaxe handle.
He was refused bail by a judge at Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday, and must remain in custody pending a plea and case management hearing in December.
Senior Investigating Officer, DI Marina Ericson, said: "We are looking to locate a fourth man who was present at Meadow View Farm on that Friday night and is wanted in connection with the assault on the east London man.
"This man is described as white, is in his mid-late 30s, has a bald or closely-shaven head, is of medium to stocky build and is approximately 5ft 11ins tall."
A 66-year-old man from Ongar remains on police bail until Friday, October 26 after having been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with this murder investigation.
Anyone with information in connection with this death is urged to contact detectives at Brentwood's Major Investigation Team on 101, e-mail them on SCDappeals@essex.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
An assault at a High Ongar farm left William "Billyboy" Martindale, 39, from Cripsey Avenue, dead from head injuries.
Police were called to Meadow View Farm, off Mill Lane, shortly before 9.30pm on September 7, where they found Mr Martindale unconscious. He was later certified dead.
A friend of Mr Martindale, Paul Meeking, 54, from east London, was also found at the site with head injuries. He is recovering at home.
Paul Groves, 33, of Queensway, Ongar, is charged with the murder of Mr Martindale and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The factory worker is accused of hitting Mr Martindale with a pickaxe handle.
He was refused bail by a judge at Chelmsford Crown Court on Thursday, and must remain in custody pending a plea and case management hearing in December.
Senior Investigating Officer, DI Marina Ericson, said: "We are looking to locate a fourth man who was present at Meadow View Farm on that Friday night and is wanted in connection with the assault on the east London man.
"This man is described as white, is in his mid-late 30s, has a bald or closely-shaven head, is of medium to stocky build and is approximately 5ft 11ins tall."
A 66-year-old man from Ongar remains on police bail until Friday, October 26 after having been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with this murder investigation.
Anyone with information in connection with this death is urged to contact detectives at Brentwood's Major Investigation Team on 101, e-mail them on SCDappeals@essex.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
