POLICE have launched an urgent hunt to find a man believed to be connected to a horrific stabbing.
The incident took place on April 26, but the mysterious, face-painted man has continued to elude authorities.
Police are searching for this man in connection with a stabbingSussex Police
Authorities in Sussex have already arrested three people in connection with the caseAlamy
At 2.15am, a 45-year-old man was stabbed on the junction of London Road and Rose Hill Terrace in Brighton.
An altercation with a group was reported, which left the man with multiple knife wounds.
Although the suspects fled from the scene, three 17-year-old girls were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
All three have been charged, though their names cannot be released due to their age.
Now, police are searching for another man connected with the case – a face-painted individual.
The man was pictured wearing a black cap and bow-tie, along with a blue shirt and waist coat.
He had also painted his face with distinctive white make-up.
Authorities have appealed to the public for information and have urged people to phone the police if they spot him.
People can call 101, quoting the reference 1119 of 26/04, if they have more information.
Alternatively, information can be reported online.
The news comes after Sussex Police were rocked by a tribunal into the behaviour of one officer.
The tribunal heard that PC Olivia Clinton had groped two police officers, telling one: “I bet you’re a big boy.”
It was also said that she groped a female colleague, while describing them as “really sexy”.
Clinton has since resigned from the force and has been barred from ever serving as an officer again.
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