A KEY suspect in the Brierley Hill High Street murder case has been named by police.

Dudley Police has launched an appeal to find 19-year-old Niron Parker-Lee, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Mansoor Mahmood.

The 24-year-old was stabbed in broad daylight outside the Dixi Chicken diner at around 4.45pm on Saturday, October 15.

Parker-Lee, who is from Brierley Hill, is described as dangerous and should not be approached by members of the public.

Detective Inspector Harry Harrison, from homicide police, said: "It's important we locate Niron Parker-Lee as soon as possible and I would urge anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact us.

"Someone knows where this man is and I'd remind them that harbouring a wanted man is a criminal offence and you may also face prosecution."

Any sightings of him should be reported to police immediately on 999, quoting incident number 78/16/DY.

Alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.