Shoreham stabbing: Manhunt launched after woman, 36, knifed 'multiple times' in West Sussex

Liam Hanley last seen wearing a grey tracksuit with a tiger-stripe print and black trainers, detectives say

Liam Hanley, 32, whom police are hunting following an attempted murder in Shoreham, West Sussex (Sussex Police)

A manhunt has been launched after a woman was stabbed “multiple times” in an attack police are treating as attempted murder.

Sussex Police detectives urgently want to speak with Liam Hanley, 32, after the 36-year-old woman was left seriously injured in the assault in Shoreham.

Mr Hanley is white with short blond hair, 6ft and stockily built, the force said.

He was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit with a tiger-stripe print and black trainers. Officers do not believe he has access to a vehicle.

Police officers were called to a property in Sussex Wharf, Shoreham Beach at about 8.15pm on Tuesday to reports of a stabbing, the force said.

The victim was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in a serious but not life-threatening condition.

Detective Inspector Alan Pack said: “We are asking anyone who has seen Liam to get in touch immediately on 999.

“I would like to thank local residents in Shoreham for the help and patience with our investigation which included the use of the police helicopter.

“We currently have a team of officers working on the investigation and out in Shoreham making enquiries and we urge anyone who has information to speak to them or get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference number 1192 of 4 September, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.