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Police have made a public appeal to a man to contact them in relation to an attack in Co Down earlier this week.
The appeal was made as part of investigations into a stabbing attack in the Chippendale Avenue area of Bangor on Christmas Eve.
Jonathan Baker, 54, was last pictured in the Coniston Road area of Bangor at around 3.55pm on Christmas Eve, police said.
The PSNI released a photo as part of an appeal for him to make contact with police amid concerns for his welfare.
Superintendent Lindsay Fisher said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and today I am appealing directly to Jonathan to make contact with police.
“We have conducted a number of searches at different properties and areas as we actively seek to locate him.
“Officers also remain in attendance at Chippendale Avenue, the scene of the stabbing.”
A woman aged in her 50s and a man aged in his 20s were taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident.
Police had previously said one of them was in a critical condition.
In an update on Saturday, police said that both had been discharged following treatment.
Ms Fisher said police do not believe there is a risk to the wider community, but warned the public not to approach Mr Baker if he is spotted.
She said: “We now believe that Jonathan was wearing a navy blue jacket with the brand name ‘Helly Hansen’ written on the back in white.
“He is described as being approximately 5ft 10 ins in height, with short, dark hair and wearing blue jeans, and dark trainers with white soles.
“Although we do not believe there is a serious risk to the wider community, we would continue to remind members of the public not to approach Jonathan if they see him, but to create a safe distance and contact police immediately on 101, or 999 in an emergency.
“The reference number to quote is 914 of 24/12/25.
“You can also submit a report or information online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
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