The family of a 19-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed a year ago are still hoping for answers.

Max Moy Wheatley, from the Orpington area, was attacked at Jubilee Country Park, near Tent Peg Lane, in Petts Wood, Bromley.

Paramedics attended at around 2.30pm on September 20, 2023 and found he had been stabbed through the heart. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Now, on the anniversary of his death, Max’s sister has made a plea to the public as the family seek to find justice.

She said: “Just for a moment I ask you to put yourself in our shoes, we currently have no answers or understanding of why my brother was cruelly and brutally murdered as he walked through a quiet park.

“As a family, we didn't get the opportunity to hold his hand or comfort him in his last moments as he never left the park alive. We'd give anything to have been able to hold his hand or see his face one last time.

"We are stuck in a constant state of despair, knowing that whoever is responsible for Max’s murder has not been brought to justice and knowing that another family could soon be feeling the same mental torture and pain we have been feeling for almost a year.

"There are people out there that know what happened to my brother that day.

“You may feel the information you have may not be relevant, you may have thought nothing of it at the time, you may have heard something that can help, maybe a conversation or you may feel scared to speak up but as a sister whose entire world and family was ripped apart through one mindless, violent act I am begging you to come forward and do the right thing.

“If this was your child, your little brother, your friend, you would want people to do the right thing and come forward so no other family experiences the same pain that we feel."

Two teenagers were arrested and charged with murder at the time but police are still asking for witnesses or people with information to come forward.

Detective Inspector Adam Guttridge, who leads the investigation, said: “It is one year since Max was attacked and killed and we continue to ask the public for help in identifying whoever is responsible.

"This has been a challenging investigation and we are seeking information about the events that led to this young man losing his life. We want to provide answers to Max’s family and ensure they see justice for him.

"I am especially keen to hear from anyone who has information about the incident or those involved. We also need to hear from anyone who was in Jubilee Park at the key time and has not yet contacted police. There is a dedicated online portal where information can be uploaded.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 3972/20Sep2023. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.