DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Carlisle man Ryan Kirkpatrick have named two men they want to interview.

In their latest appeal for information, senior officers confirmed that they want to trace 28-year-old Kane Hull, who has connections to Carlisle and Wigton; and 32-year-old Liam Porter, from Carlisle.

Neither man should be approached, say police.

Twenty-four-year-old Mr Kirkpatrick died at Carlyle's Court in the city centre on Saturday night.

He was fatally stabbed.

“We urge anyone who sees these two men or knows of their whereabouts to contact us immediately on 999," said Detective Chief Superintendent Dean Holden. “The public should not approach either man but instead make an immediate call to police.

“I also urge Hull and Porter to hand themselves in for questioning as soon as possible.” 

Detectives would like to thank those people who have come forward with information so far but continue to urge anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam footage or any other details which could assist officers to make contact.

Det Ch Supt Holden added: “There have been questions from the community on why images of people suspected to be linked to the incident have not been released so far.

“There are complex issues around evidence and the criminal justice system which mean this must be done at the right time and when we are confident it is in the best interests of the investigation.

“This inquiry remains our number one priority in north Cumbria and I can assure the public our officers are working tirelessly on behalf of the public and Mr Kirkpatrick’s grieving family.

“A Major Incident Room has been set-up and a team of at least 60 dedicated officers are working on the case, with other specialist teams being drafted in according to need.”

Read our special report on the impact in Carlisle of this horrific killing in this link: A city in shock.

Anyone who sees Kane Hull or Liam Porter should dial 999 immediately.

Anyone with information can submit this here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/0301020118N53-PO1 You can also call 101. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, completely anonymously, on 0800 555 111.