August 6, 2018 9.20 am This story is over 80 months old

Man wanted in Cleethorpes murder probe

He has a distinctive gold tooth
Wanted man Abdi Ali. Photo: Humberside Police

Police are looking for a 28-year-old man with a distinctive gold tooth as part of the investigation into the murder of Shaun Lyall in Cleethorpes last month.

As previously reported, a 44-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death after Shaun Lyall’s body was discovered at a property on Sidney Street in Cleethorpes on Tuesday, July 17.

Humberside Police confirmed they have so far arrested four people in connection with the death – one has been released on bail, two released under investigation and one released unconditionally.

Wanted poster for Abdi Ali. Photo: Humberside Police

Police have now launched a wanted appeal for Abdi Ali, who is originally from Somalia and has links to the Grimsby area, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Merseyside, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Lincolnshire and Cleveland.

He is quite recognisable as he has a distinctive gold tooth at the front of his mouth, police said.

Photo: Humberside Police

Photo: Humberside Police

Crimestoppers have offered a reward of up to £5,000 to anyone who can give information to the charity about Abdi Ali’s whereabouts.

This came into effect on August 3 and expires on November 3 2018.

A very serious incident in Sidney Street Cleethorpes tonight after reports that a man has died and confirmed by police tonight. Police investigators are at the scene.Copyright Grimsby News Pictures Agency

Posted by Grimsby News and Pictures Agency. on Tuesday, 17 July 2018

A very serious incident in Sidney Street Cleethorpes tonight after reports that a man has died and confirmed by police tonight. Police investigators are at the scene.Copyright Grimsby News Pictures Agency

Posted by Grimsby News and Pictures Agency. on Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Detective Chief Inspector Stewart Miller, who is in charge of the investigation, said: “We are very keen to find Abdi Ali in connection with the death of Shaun Lyall.

“If you see him, I would advise that you do not approach him and call the police on 101 immediately.

“If you have information in relation to the reward offered by the charity Crimestoppers, please call them directly on 0800 555 111 or use their online form.

“Everyone who contacts Crimestoppers remains 100% anonymous. Always.”