Sam Cook: Man wanted over 21-year-old's stabbing death

Detectives investigating the suspected murder of a man who was stabbed while celebrating his 21st birthday have identified a man they are "urgently" searching for.

Carl Madigan, 22, from Speke in Liverpool is wanted in connection with the death of Sam Cook, of Crosby.

Mr Cook died following a disturbance at Empire Bar in Liverpool's Seel Street on 21 October.

Merseyside Police said people should not approach Mr Madigan directly.

Det Ch Inspector Mark Tivendale said anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts should call 999.

He said: "I also want to make it clear that having any current association with Madigan will bring police to your door.

"So I would encourage anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward as soon as possible."

Six men and two women have previously been arrested as part of the investigation.