Two £500 rewards issued for fugitives

Arron Owston

Police have issued two £500 rewards for people they want in connection with two serious crimes.

Arron Lee Owston, 28, of no fixed address, is wanted for questioning over a stabbing in Brighton city centre.

And Malcolm David “Fish” Howell, 53, from Hove, is wanted in connection with enquiries into stalking allegations

The stabbing happened on Saturday, 15 June when a 38-year-old man was attacked in the New Road and Pavilion Gardens area at around 5.30am.

He suffered serious, potentially life-threatening injuries which required emergency surgery and is still being treated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

Detective Inspector Ian Still, senior investigating officer, said: “We are now offering this substantial reward for information which results in Owston’s arrest.”

Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by phoning 101, quoting serial 1270 of 26/06.

Malcolm Howell also known as John Dory or Fish

Howell  is known to frequent the Portslade and Brighton city centre.

Detective Inspector Ian Still, senior investigating officer, said: “We need to speak to this man as soon as possible and are offering £500 for information that will enable us to make an arrest.”

Howell, who is also known as John Dory, hence the nickname “Fish”, is described as white, 5ft 8in, of stocky build and with mousy-coloured hair.

Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to contact Sussex Police online or by phoning 101, quoting serial 1342 of 26/06