Up to late last night, police said the suspect in the killing of a 16-year-old Manchester schoolgirl on Wednesday is still at large.

The body of Martha Byrowe, a grade-10 student of Cross Keys High School, was found with multiple stab wounds to the head at a house in Top Albion district about 1p.m.

Investigators are searching for a 40-year-old man who was reportedly involved in a relationship with the teen.

The police believe the man, who goes by the names 'Bruce' and 'Sebastian', can help in their investigation.

The police said the suspect is known to frequent Halse Hall and Vere in Clarendon and Montego Bay, St James.

Bruce is said to be five feet nine inches tall, slim build, and of dark complexion. He usually has a low haircut and speaks with a lisp.

Anyone knowing his whereabouts is being asked to contact the Mandeville CIB at 922-4487, Crime Stop at 311 or 811, police 119 emergency number, or the nearest police station.