A man from Watford has been arrested in connection with a murder investigation in which a father-of-two was shot in the face.

Esam Ayad, from Harlow, Essex, died after he was shot at an address in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, on December 4 at 9.25pm.

The 26-year-old, who was engaged and father of two young children, was rushed to hospital but died from his injuries.

On Friday, Hertfordshire Constabulary made a fourth arrest after a 27-year-old man, from Watford, was arrested in Letchworth on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

A 16-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man, both from Broxbourne, have already been arrested on suspicion of murder. They have both been released on bail while the investigation continues.

A 25-year-old man, of no fixed address, who was also arrested on suspicion of murder, has been recalled to prison.

Police are still appealing for anyone who may have information about what happened in Ogard Road, where the shooting took place, to come forward. Call police on 101 quoting reference 41/62710/18 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.