A £5,000 reward is being offered as police hunt for a man they want to speak to as part of a murder investigation.

Abdi Ali, who has links to Teesside, is being sought in connection with the death of Shaun Lyall, who was found dead in a flat in Cleethorpes on July 17.

Also known by aliases including Madman, Madders and Gulaid, he is originally from Somalia and also has links to Grimsby, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Merseyside, Manchester, Lincolnshire and Milton Keynes.

Police have warned the public not to approach the 28-year-old, who is described as “quite recognisable” due to a distinctive gold tooth at the front of his mouth.

Anyone who can offer information about Abdi Ali’s whereabouts could be in line for a £5,000 reward from Crimestoppers.

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.”

So far, four people have been arrested in connection with Mr Lyall’s death, with two released under investigation, one released on bail and another released unconditionally.