Murdered colonel 'had secret gay affairs'

A retired Army officer shot dead on his doorstep may have been killed because of a secret gay life, detectives have revealed.

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Workman, 83, was murdered at his home in Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, in January.

Although police are still looking for a motive, they confirmed that Lt-Col Workman, who was a widower and was nicknamed Riley, may have had a series of homosexual affairs.

A spokeswoman for Hertfordshire Police said: "One of the active lines of inquiry is a strong suggestion that Riley may have been homosexual.

"Obviously, that must have been extremely difficult for him throughout his military career.

"We would appeal to anyone who knew him or anything about him and his lifestyle who have not already come forward."