Eric Brophy (Image: Archant)
Police investigating the stabbing of a man in Westcliff are appealing to speak with a man who has links to the Dagenham area.
Eric Brophy, 18, is wanted in connection with the attack on Thursday (11) during which a 20-year-old received a number of stab wounds and is now in a stable condition in hospital.
Members of the public are urged not to approach Brophy and if they see him should contact police immediately on 101.
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