POLICE investigating an attempted murder outside Essex venue the Sugar Hut are seeking a man with links to Ireland.
Essex Police want to trace Martin Stokes, 24, in connection with the incident, which occurred on April, 2, 2017.
Three people were injured in a hit-and-run involving a blue Audi following a large fight at 3.10am outside the High Street venue, which has featured regularly on TV show The Only Way Is Essex (Towie).
Two men and a woman were taken to hospital for serious injuries but have since been discharged.
Fifteen men are due to stand trial next year as part of the investigation.
Ireland links
Stokes is described as 6ft, of a stocky build with light brown mousy hair.
He has links to southern Ireland, Hertfordshire, Essex and London, however Essex Police believe he may still be in Britain.
“Our investigation has progressed since last year’s incident with 15 men due to stand trial next year,” said DI Stuart Truss, senior investigating officer from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate.
“Stokes, however, still remains outstanding and we need to talk to him in connection with this incident.
“We strongly believe that he remains in the UK and we would urge anyone with information or knows of his whereabouts to get in contact with our investigation team.”
Trials set
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 14 men, aged between 22 and 36, are due to stand trial in connection with the incident for violent disorder charges.
A man, 25, from Cheshunt, is due in court charged with assisting an offender.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Brentwood Major Investigations Team on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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