Pictured: Young father-of-one brutally hacked to death with a machete in horrific daylight attack as police name suspect in hunt for killer
- Paulius Petrasiunas found bleeding in Wolverhampton and died at the scene
- Detectives last night launched a manhunt for the killer who made away on foot
- Neighbours described hearing shouts of 'don't do it' and screams before attack
- Police released picture of 20-year-old Sean Bulle and asked for help finding him
A father-of-one in his 20s who was brutally hacked to death with a machete in a horrific daylight attack has been pictured.
The victim, named locally as Paulius Petrasiunas, was found bleeding in the front garden of a block of flats in Heath Town, Wolverhampton at 5.20pm yesterday.
Mr Petrasiunas, who died at the scene, was the father of a 13-month-old boy and hailed from Telsiai in Lithuania, his devastated friends said.
West Midlands Police today released a mugshot of 20-year-old suspect Sean Bulle following the sickening attack.
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon said: 'We've been working hard to establish what happened yesterday afternoon and are following up a number of lines of enquiry.
'We believe Bulle may have been involved and I'm asking for your help in tracing him.
'Anyone who may be shielding him through a sense of misguided loyalty, should be aware that they are committing an offence and could be prosecuted.
'It's vitally important that we speak to Bulle. My message to him, is to do the right thing and let us know where you are.'
The victim, named locally as Paulius Petrasiunas (pictured), was found bleeding in the front garden of a block of flats in Heath Town, Wolverhampton at 5.20pm yesterday
West Midlands Police released a mugshot of 20-year-old Sean Bulle after the sickening daylight attack yesterday
Officers rushed to Heath Town at 5.20pm on Monday after receiving reports a man had been attacked with a blade.
The victim was found bleeding in the front garden of a block of flats and pronounced dead at the scene.
Friends and family today paid tribute to Mr Petrasiunas, with his heartbroken partner Taylaa Shakeisha posting a photograph of the pair together to Facebook.
Others described the victim as a 'genuine', caring person and a 'good dad.' One man told the Mirror: '[Paulius] was quite a laid back, reserved person. He did live a kind of private life and didn't really get involved and mix with everyone.
'He was a genuine person and he was caring towards family and friends, and I don't have a bad word to say about him.
'He was always around if you needed anything and he was quite funny.'
Another friend said on Facebook: 'Rest in peace. How somebody can take away a friend, a dad, someone’s son. I do not know. Absolutely heartbreaking.'
It was suggested that the victim and suspect may have been known to each other.
Residents living nearby today told how they heard 'blood-curdling screams' and shouts of 'don't do it' shortly before the fatal incident.
Police rushed to Heath Town, Wolverhampton (pictured: Chervil Rise) at 5.20pm on Monday after receiving reports a man had been attacked with a blade
Mr Petrasiunas, who died at the scene, was the father of a 13-month-old boy and hailed from Telsiai in Lithuania, his devastated friends said
One resident said: 'I'd just been to the bins at the back of the flats when I heard awful blood curdling screams.
'It's normally loud around here with kids playing out and music going but this was different. I ran inside and a few minutes later the place was crawling with police.
'A friend of mine lives closer to where it happened and told me they heard someone shouting 'no no don't do it!''
Another resident, Mandy, said: 'There are loads of rumours about it being a love triangle or a drug deal gone wrong.
'Either way a young fella is dead and there's a killer on the loose. It's pretty scary considering how many young families live round here.'
Others described how police cars and helicopters descended on Chervil Rise before the street was cordoned off with tape.
A worker at a Lloyds Pharmacy said: 'We were inside the shop. We heard the helicopter coming overhead, then we realised what has happened.
'There were two ambulances and police cars. The last thing we saw was the tape going across.'
The victim, in his 20s, was found bleeding in the front garden of a block of flats and pronounced dead at the scene
Detectives last night launched a manhunt for the killer who made away on foot following the terrifying attack
Mother-of-one Chelsea Henson, 22, who lives at nearby Hampton View flats added: 'It is really, really scary.
'We have been here for about two years. A few years ago stuff like this wouldn't happen. There have been a few more incidents in the last few years.
'They have mostly been a few car crashes and things like that. We went out for a walk and had just come back at around 6.15pm.
'I saw the guys in the white suits at the scene most of the evening.'
A resident at Brockfield House, near to the incident, said: 'It's really not good. These kids here on the streets they are doing whatever they want.
'I have lived here all my life. It is not getting any better. It is sad that we have to live around here.'
West Midlands Police last night confirmed a murder investigation has been launched into the death.
A spokesperson said: 'We've launched a murder enquiry after a man was stabbed in a Wolverhampton street on July 13.
Residents living nearby today told how they heard 'blood-curdling screams' and shouts of 'don't do it' shortly before the fatal attack
'We received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attacked with a machete in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton.
'The victim - who is believed to be in his 20s - was pronounced dead at the scene and we've cordoned off the area for a full forensic examination.'
The force are now appealing for information and ask any witnesses to come forward.
'It's understood the offender ran off on foot and we're now appealing for witnesses to get in touch,' a spokesperson added.
'Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who saw a man running away, is asked to message us on Live Chat via our website or call 101 quoting log 3705 from 13 July.'
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