The search for a killer who shot a man as he slept in his home is going nationwide tonight.

Kent Police are working with the BBC’s Crimewatch to appeal for information on the murder of Danny King, 51, who died after being shot four times at his home in Medina Road, Ditton, near Maidstone, early on Friday, October 17 last year.

The live appeal, which includes a direct request for information from Det Ch Insp Jon Bumpus, is to be aired tonight at 9pm.

CCTV footage, which officers have been closely examining, will also be released in a bid to encourage potential witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kent Police incident room on 01622 654863 or email DannyKingappeal @kent.pnn.police.uk