Jonathan Baker: Police 'not looking for anyone else' in connection with attempted murder of two people on Christmas Eve as man's body is identified

He has been officially named as 54-year-old Jonathan Baker.

Mr Baker had been named by police as a suspect they wanted to speak to in connection with a stabbing incident in Co Down in which a man and woman were injured.

They also issued two images of him in the hope of tracking him down..

Police said they wished to speak to Mr Baker in connection with the stabbing, which resulted in the man and woman being taken to hospital after they were assaulted by a male armed with a hammer and a knife. The attacker then left the scene on foot, still armed.

The injured man and woman have been discharged from hospital following treatment.

The incident happened at a residential property in the Chippendale Avenue area of Bangor on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 23.. It was reported to police at approximately 3.30pm.

On Saturday afternoon, Superintendent Lindsay Fisher said they were “becoming increasingly concerned” for the welfare of Jonathan Baker and appealed directly to him to make contact with them.

After formal identification of the body, detectives said they are not seeking anyone else in connection with their ongoing investigation into the double attempted murder.

Anyone with information should contact officers on 101. 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/