Police hunting fugitive 'mastermind' wanted for Thomas Campbell's killing in urgent plea

A manhunt to find the alleged 'mastermind' of the fatal attack on Thomas Campbell will continue as detectives urge anyone with information to 'do the right thing'. John Belfield, 28, was the instigator behind the brutal killing of the 38-year-old in his own home, prosecutors allege.

After three of his claimed co-conspirators were locked up, senior officers have vowed that the hunt for Belfield will continue until he faces trial himself. GMP believe Belfield, from Openshaw, has fled the country. Now, they have revealed they believe he may be in Spain or Tenerife.

"We need information," Detective Inspector Mark Davis told the Manchester Evening News.

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"Somebody is helping him, he's not doing it on his own. Any information, no matter how small, may assist."

The appeal comes after three people, including Thomas' ex-wife, Coleen Campbell, were locked up for their part in the horrendous killing.

Coleen Campbell, 38, of Bamford Street, Clayton, was ordered to serve 13 years after being convicted of manslaughter.

Stephen Cleworth, 38, of Charles Street, Heywood, was also convicted of manslaughter, while Reece Steven, 29, of Poplar Street, Middleton, was found guilty of murder. Cleworth was sentenced to life with a minimum of 12 years while Steven was handed a life term with a minimum of 37 years.

Following the sentencing at Bolton Crown Court on Wednesday, police have now released a new image of Belfield. Previously seen with a closely trimmed beard in an image from April last year, the new image shows Belfield sporting a fuller beard, apparently topless.

Detectives say Belfield is 'resisting all attempts from police to locate him'. The trial heard