Suspect sought after murder

Mr Blacker may have fled to Scotland

The prime suspect in a murder investigation has been named by police in the hope he will be traced.

Security guard Sean Edwards, 21, was stabbed to death during a row with a man in Gorton, Manchester, in August.

On Tuesday, Greater Manchester Police said they wanted to speak to 41-year-old Alfie Blacker.

Police believe he may have fled to his native Scotland, where it is believed he still has family and friends.

Detective Superintendent Vincent Petrykowski said: "We know Blacker was born in Glasgow and lived there until 1994 when he moved to Greater Manchester.

"He has lived at addresses in the Bury, Gorton and other surrounding areas.

Sean is missed every single second of every single day Sean Edwards' family

"We are also aware that Blacker still has family and friends in Scotland but his whereabouts are currently not known."

Mr Edwards, who lived on Glenside Avenue, Gorton with his girlfriend and her four children, was murdered on 6 August after he intervened in a street fight.

He was attacked at about 1945 BST and died from his injuries at Manchester Royal Infirmary 45 minutes later.

His attacker fled the scene in a white Vauxhall car, which was found in the early hours of the following morning in Bury.

On Tuesday, Sean's parents Pamela Wimbury and Norman Edwards and his 23-year-old sister, Clare Wimbury issued a statement, in which they said Sean "loved life and would do anything for anyone".

"Since Sean was taken from us we have been totally devastated," the statement read.

'Lovely man'

"Sean was a lovely young man who was just starting to make his own way in life.

"He had a good steady job and enjoyed being with his girlfriend and her four children.

"Sean is missed every single second of every single day."

Mr Petrykowski said anyone who knows where Mr Blacker is should contact the incident room in Longsight, or ring Crimestoppers.