A MAN arrested in connection with the Guy Hedger murder inquiry has been released under investigation.

A 40-year-old man from Poole was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary on Thursday. He was released under investigation the following day.

Mr Hedger, 61, was killed in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, April 30, at his home in Castlewood, Ringwood, when he was shot after intruders reportedly entered his home.

Officers were called just after 3am reporting Mr Hedger had been shot with a shotgun. He was later pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital.

Kevin Downton, who is 40 and from Winterborne Stickland near Blandford, 41-year-old Jason Baccus and 44-year-old Scott Keeping, both of Verney Close in Bournemouth, are all charged with murder. They are next appearing at Winchester Crown Court on Tuesday, November 14.

Helen Cooper, also known as Helen Keeping, was charged with assisting an offender and is also due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on November 14.

A 39-year-old Bournemouth man and 46-year-old Poole man previously arrested in relation to the incident were released under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55170062746. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.