POLICE have named a man they wish to speak to as part of a murder investigation launched following an incident in Kingshurst last weekend.
Callum Lees, 20, had suffered a fatal wound to the neck following an apparent dispute at a house party in Hopwas Grove.
Detectives today identified James Atherley, 21, as a suspect and have appealed for information about his whereabouts. They have also released photos of Atherley, formerly of Wells Road, Elmdon, as part of efforts to trace him.
Det Insp Jim Munro warned that anyone who hindered the investigation by sheltering the suspect ran the risk of being prosecuted themselves.
He said: "This is a tragic case in which a young man has lost his life in awful circumstances: Callum has been attacked in a flat, managed to stagger outside for help but has collapsed and died.
"Our enquiries have identified James Atherley as someone we’d like to question about Callum’s murder. If anyone knows where he is, or has seen him in the last few days, I’d urge them to call us immediately."
Police would also like to hear from anyone else who attended the party on Saturday night into Sunday morning as they could be an important witness.
Three men aged 21, 20 and 18, previously arrested in connection with the incident, have been bailed pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information as to Atherley’s whereabouts or who can otherwise help the investigation should call officers on 101.
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