A FOURTH man has been charged in connection with the disappearance of St Albans man Murray Thompson.

Detectives charged 32 year old Shafakat Ali Khan from Rose Gardens, Watford, with perverting the course of justice yesterday (Wednesday).

Murray, 34, of St Peters Street, was reported missing on Tuesday, April 20, last year and police believe that he has been murdered with their investigation centred at a flat in Watford. Despite numerous heartfelt pleas from his family, his body has not been located.

James Evans, 22, of Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, has already been charged with murder, perverting the course of justice, preventing a lawful burial and three counts of producing cannabis. He remains in custody.

Lee Sullivan, 46, of Hudson Close, Watford, was charged with perverting the course of justice, conspiracy to produce cannabis and four offences of intimidation of a witness.

Similarly, Amit Agar, 31, of Parkfield in Chorleywood was charged with perverting the course of justice, conspiracy to produce cannabis and intimidation of a witness.

Anyone with information about Murray’s disappearance or who knows where Murray’s body is located, is urged to contact police via the incident room on 01707 355959 or alternatively call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555111.