Man 'has vital clues over murder'

Police have appealed for Michael Bishop to come forward

A man believed to have vital information about a fatal stabbing in Brighton is being sought by police.

Officers investigating the murder of Stuart Slade released a picture on Wednesday of 24-year-old Michael Bishop, a resident of the city.

Sussex Police's Det Ch Insp Steve Johns has appealed for Mr Bishop to come forward as soon as possible.

Mr Slade, who had a seven-year-old son, was found injured in Hampton Place in the early hours of 30 December.

The unemployed 35-year-old, who lived in Old Steine, died in the Royal Sussex County Hospital where he was taken after being found by members of the public.