POLICE today released pictures of four men they want to question following the death of a 17-year-old traveller.

And detectives are also appealing to the public for help to find a hooded top that they think may be connected to the attack on Eamonn McDonagh in Blackburn three weeks ago.

Eamonn lived in a caravan on waste land behind the Moorings pub, Hollin Bank Street.

He was found just 25 yards from his home at 6am, after a night out in Accrington and Blackburn. He was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary, where he died. Police today issued CCTV images of four men who were seen in the New Chapel Street area at about 4am on Wednesday, January 29, and asked them to come forward.

The men were filmed walking up New Chapel Street towards the centre of Mill Hill and appeared to be carrying bags or rucksacks.

DS Mark Evans said: "We would appeal for these men to come forward as they may have seen something while they were in the area at that time that would be of use to the investigation."

DS Evans believes a beige and khaki Nike Athletic top may have been discarded in the New Chapel Street or Mill Street area of Blackburn since Wednesday 28 January.

He said: "It is important that we trace the whereabouts of this top as it may hold vital clues to the alleged murder of Eamonn McDonagh.

"It could have been left on wasteland or thrown into a backyard in the Mill Hill area of the town. Despite police searches, we have not managed to find it.

"We ask people to check their yards for the missing sweatshirt and contact us if they find it."

Eamonn's brother-in-law, Shane Manson, 22, of Mill Hill Street, has appeared before Preston Crown Court charged with murder and was remanded in custody until April 23 for a plea and directions hearing.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the incident room direct on 01254 51212 or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.