POLICE have produced an efit of a man they want to speak to in connection with a fatal stabbing.

Murdoch Brown, 31, was attacked in Buffett Way, Colchester, shortly before 1.10am on Tuesday, May 7.

He was stabbed in the leg and died from his injuries.

The efit is of one of two men who were seen running from the scene.

He was described as being aged in his early 20s.

The other man was described as being black and aged around 17.

A second person was hurt at the scene and was initially missing but later found by police. He had not been stabbed.

Det Chief Insp Stuart Truss, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “We’re continuing to pursue lines of enquiry to find who killed Murdoch and find the answers his family so desperately need.

“We are releasing an efit of one of two men who were seen running from Buffett Way at the time of his murder and hope someone will recognise him.

“I’m really grateful to members of the public who have given us information to help our investigation.

“But I know there are others who will have vital information but have not yet come forward through fear or other reasons.

“I want to get whoever is behind this brutal murder off our streets – to get justice for Murdoch and his family and to protect other people.

“Please help us do this.”

Mr Brown's distraught family paid tribute to him after his death.

They said: “Murdoch was a much-loved partner, son, brother and uncle.

“He was a devoted father to his children and his family are heartbroken.

“He will be very much missed by his family and friends.”

One woman has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder but was released under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det Con Insp Truss’ team on 101 or submit information online at mipp.police.uk/operation/4201020119N81-PO1

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at Crimestoppers-uk.org