POLICE have released details of a man they want to speak to in connection with the murder of a woman yesterday, Saturday.
Officers were sent to Swan Avenue, Derbyshire Hill at 11.40am where they found a 29-year-old woman had suffered multiple stab wounds.
Paramedics and officers gave the woman medical assistance and an Air Ambulance crew also attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene a short while later.
Detectives, who believe the offender was known to the victim, say 23-year-old Adam Brettle from Warrington may have vital information and are asking him to come forward immediately.
The scene at Swan Avenue, Derbyshire Hill today, Sunday
Detective Chief Inspector John Williams said: "Brettle is someone we are very keen to speak to as soon as possible, as our investigation into this tragic murder continues.
“I would advise the public not to approach Brettle directly if you see him, but to call police on 999 immediately so that we can take the necessary action.
“I also want to make it clear that having any current association with Brettle will bring police officers to your door, so I would encourage anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward as soon as possible.
"Officers would ask anyone who may come into contact with Brettle to contact the police on 999.
"I would like to reassure the local community that incidents like this are extremely rare and would ask anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
"We have stepped up high visibility patrols and they will remain in the area over the coming days to assist with the investigation and to reassure the community."
A cordon set up at the scene (pics by Robbob)
A Home Office post mortem will take place to establish the cause of death and the victim's next of kin have been informed.
The scene remains cordoned off for forensic examinations and officers are carrying out house-to-house inquiries.
Flowers have been left at the scene by one of the cordons.
Anyone with information on Brettle's whereabouts is asked to contact Merseyside Police's social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or the Facebook page Merseyside Police CC.
You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 18400045065, or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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