Police manhunt continues for Wolverhampton murder suspect Dylan Jackson

Members of the public are warned not to approach him.

Father-of-one Mr Simpson, 47, was found stabbed to death in his home in Compton Road at around 8.30pm on Monday. He died from a stab wound to the back. His brother described him as a 'loyal son and proud father'.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police have identified Jackson, of no fixed address, as the suspect and called on people who may have information to 'do the honourable thing' and contact them.

The hunt for the suspect last night centred on an address in Bradmore. Armed officers lay siege to a property in Oxbarn Avenue for six hours from 4.30pm, also closing off the road, which later opened at 10.30pm. Around six police cars were stationed at the scene, while officers only allowed residents to their homes by escort.

Today Superintendent Ron Winch, from West Midlands Police, said: "Yesterday Dylan Jackson was named as being wanted in connection with the murder of Herman 'Louis' Simpson. People were advised not to approach Mr Jackson and to report any concerns to us.

"When we received this call - made in good faith - and given the nature of the crime Mr Jackson is wanted for, it was wholly appropriate that local people were kept safe. With this in mind we ensured we had an appropriate number of officers on hand to deal with any situation which presented itself.

"I'd like to thank anyone inconvenienced by the operation for their patience. Hopefully they understand that their safety and the safety of people in the area was always our primary concern.

"I'd also urge people with information on the whereabouts of Dylan Jackson to call us immediately."

Police officers remain in the area to reassure people worried by the operation and inquiries in the area continue.

Detective Inspector Warren Hines said: "We know he frequents the Wolverhampton area. If he is seen in public he is not to be approached. We really do need to get hold of him as a matter of urgency."

Mr Simpson's brother Jason had a message for Jackson at a press conference yesterday.

"Your name's out there. It looks like the game is up. Just hand yourself in," he said. "There have been lots of tears and questions as to why this has happened," he said.

"The one thing we have got is a strong family core unit. Everyone's on hand to support one another. Louis was a well-loved person. He was clever, intelligent and caring.

"He would always try to help people, whether it be financially or emotionally."

Mr Simpson, a former music teacher, is survived by his son Sanchez, a biology graduate from Swansea University who is now studying in London.

Det Insp Hines said the motive for the murder remained unclear, although police were 'extremely confident' that Jackson is the man they are looking for. He said: "Dylan Jackson is the man that we need to trace. I appeal to him to contact me personally as soon as is possible. Equally I would appeal to anyone who knows his whereabouts to examine their conscience, to do the decent and honourable thing, to contact me to let us know where he is."

Three people were initially arrested in connection with the murder but have been released without charge and being treated as witnesses, not suspects.

Police believe Jackson to be local to Wolverhampton. DI Hines said 'it is a fair assumption' to say that Jackson and Mr Simpson were known to each other.

"I wouldn't go as far as to say they were friends," he added.