THE man named by police as the suspect in a murder probe, is believed to have fled to Manchester.

Devon and Cornwall Police say they are keen to speak to Nicholas Anthony Lewis, aged 23, in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Fernando Lopez in Plymouth on September 20.

Det Insp Gary Smith has appealed for Lewis to hand himself in or anybody who knows of his whereabouts to come forward.

Crimestoppers have offered a cash reward for information leading to Lewis being located and arrested and they can be contacted on 0800 555 111.