Detectives are renewing their appeal for help from the local community a week after the murder of Anthony Kennard Gray in Redhill.

Mr Gray, 31, suffered a stab wound to the neck during an incident at a flat in Observatory Walk just after 11.10am last Tuesday morning (May 11). He was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel where he died the following day.

Marlon Kelly, 31, from Battersea, has been charged with murder and appeared at South East Surrey Magistrates Court on Monday (May 17). He is currently in custody and will appear again tomorrow morning at Guildford Crown Court.

Detectives are keen to piece together the circumstances leading up to the death and are appealing for the local community to assist with the investigation.

Officers from Surrey Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team would like to hear from anyone who may have known the victim or has any information about what happened to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Raymer, who is leading the investigation, said: “This type of crime is extremely rare in Redhill. It is vital that we build up a picture of events leading up to the death of Mr Gray and we are appealing for help from the local community in achieving this.

“We believe that Mr Gray had been staying at the address in Observatory Walk in the days before May 11 and we would like to hear from anyone who may have seen him or spoken to him during that time.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen, or knows of, any recent activity that took place around the flat in the last few weeks. People may have heard others talking about what happened and any piece of information however small could prove vital to the investigation.

“I would like to assure anyone with information that they can come forward to us in complete confidence. Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Can you help? Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 0845 125 2222.

Call 0845 125 2222 for all non-emergency policing matters.

Call 999 if you have a genuine emergency requiring the attendance of the police (eg a crime is in progress or someone is in immediate danger).

Call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you have information about crime and don't want to leave your name.