A year on from the murder of Scott Wilkinson in Walton, Surrey Police is renewing its appeal for information.

On the evening of Wednesday, July 27 2016, 48-year-old Mr Wilkinson was savagely murdered on ‘Donkey Island’, near Sunbury Lock.

He had left home on Monday, July 25 to go fishing, and pitched his tent near the water on the northern side of the island.

Mr Wilkinson was reported missing on the morning of Thursday, July 28, and after a search of the area, his body was found around 4.25pm that day, close to where he had been fishing the night before.

A post-mortem examination gave the cause of his death as trauma to the head.

Leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Paddy Mayers from Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: “Following a previous public appeal we have spoken to a number of people who were on this island in the week leading up to Scott’s murder. Their information has been valuable to our investigation.

“I am urging anybody who has not yet come forward and was on the island prior to his murder or with any information at all to get in touch with us.

“I am also keen to hear from anybody who recognises the dog walker in this CCTV image. We think this person may have been in the area the following morning, around the same time Scott was reported missing and might have information which could assist our ongoing investigation. If this is you or you recognise the person please do not hesitate to contact us.

“Scott, a son, brother, father and grandfather was dearly loved by all who knew him and we will leave no stone unturned to get justice for Scott and his family who are still, one year on, coming to terms with his death.”

A 16-year-old boy, a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man have been released from bail but remain under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.