Fresh appeal to bring brutal pensioner killers to justice
Arthur Gumbley died aged 87 after being badly beaten during a robbery at his home.
Police investigating the brutal murder of a pensioner have appealed for a mystery caller to get back in contact as detectives revealed a purse belonging to the victim’s late-wife has been seized.
Arthur Gumbley, aged 87, died three weeks after being badly beaten during a robbery at his home in Little Aston.
A major public appeal has been well supported, said Staffordshire Police Detective Inspector Dan Inson.
But today he called for more help and urged a person who spoke to officers on December 18 to phone back.
He also revealed that the purse, which was taken in the raid, had been recovered. But a gold watch, bracelet and a Seiko watch are still missing.
Four people were last month arrested on suspicion of the pensioner’s murder. All were released on bail while investigations continue.
DI Inson said: “I first want to thank the public for the support we have had, but there is one person who contacted us on December 18.
“They have specifics, which will assist our investigation. Part of my appeal is for that person to get in touch with us as soon as they can.
“We have a number of questions. I want to assure them it is anonymous and they can communicate with us in a number of ways.”
He added: “That person provided named people who could have been responsible.
“I want to speak to that person to ask specifics about what they know.”
The robbery took place at Mr Gumbley’s home in Endwood Drive on November 21. He died on December 12.
He was repeatedly punched and kicked and then left on the floor.
As part of the appeal Crimestoppers offered a £10,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offenders.
The four people arrested on suspicion of murder were two men, aged 42 and 34, and two women, aged 33 and 29, all from Birmingham.
DI Inson said Mr Gumbley’s family wanted answers.
He said: “We are working hard to provide a positive result for them as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information has been urged to call 101 and quote incident number 828 of November 21.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously by calling 0800 555111.
