A MURDER investigation has been launched into the death of Holyhead pensioner.

Gerald Corrigan , 74 years old, died on Saturday, May 11 more than three weeks after being shot with a crossbow bolt outside his home near South Stack Road.

A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "A murder investigation launched following the death of Gerald Corrigan.

"On April 19 Gerald was shot and suffered horrific injuries at his home in Holyhead. Sadly yesterday morning, Saturday, May 11, Gerald succumbed to his injuries and died."

Anyone with any information relating to the investigation is urged to contact officers at Llangefni CID on 101 or via the live webchat via north-wales.police.uk/contact/live-chat-support quoting reference number X052857.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.