POLICE hunting a Kidderminster man wanted in connection with a murder in Cardiff have taken their appeal to national TV.

An appeal was broadcast on BBC Crimewatch Roadshow today (Thursday, June 23) on behalf of South Wales Police who are after information on the whereabouts of Jake Whelan.

Detectives wish to speak to the 23-year-old in connection with the murder of Cardiff man Lynford Brewster, aged 29, who died of stab wounds on Sunday, June 12, following an incident at around 7pm in Brynfedw, Llanedeyrn.

As well as the TV appeal, police have issued a more recent picture of Whelan and appealed to him directly or anyone who knows him to make contact.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Ceri Hughes, said: "Jake Whelan is from Kidderminster but is known to have links in Cardiff and wider south east Wales. We also believe he may have been in Norwich recently.

"We understand he works as a personal trainer so might be known to gym users in these areas.

"We would ask Jake Whelan to contact South Wales Police or his nearest police station."

The public are advised not to approach Jake Whelan directly but to call police immediately if they have any information regarding his whereabouts.

Two men have been charged with Mr Brewster’s murder.

Dwayne Edgar, 29, from Llanedeyrn, and Robert Lainsbury, 22, from Kidderminster, are both remanded in custody until a further hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday, July 7.

Mr Brewster’s family continue to be supported by family liaison officers.

Two other men from Cardiff, aged 19 and 35, who were arrested in connection with this investigation are on police bail.

Anyone with information regarding Jake Whelan’s whereabouts or the individual himself is asked to contact South Wales Police by calling 999 in an emergency, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence number *218368.