The parents of a man who was stabbed to death in Cyprus met with Foreign Office officials today in their fight for justice.

George Low died in Ayia Napa in August 2016 after he was stabbed twice on a holiday in the party resort town.

The 22-year-old, who was born in Gravesend and lived in Dartford, was on holiday with his friend Ben Barker, 24, when they got involved in an altercation with locals on the last day of their visit, which resulted in the estate agent's death.

An inquest held at Maidstone’s Archbishop’s Palace in 2019 – which was attended by Mr Low’s family, friends and Dartford MP Gareth Johnson who has supported the family in their campaign – heard how a fight broke out leading to both Brits behind stabbed.

Mr Low, a regular visitor to Cyprus having worked there in previous years, was stabbed in the neck and lung.

Two men Bulgarian Sali Musa Ahmet, 43, and Turkish national Mehmet Akpinar, 22, were arrested in connection with the case but were allowed to leave northern Cyprus without being charged. They are believed to be in Turkey.

Speaking to Sky News ahead of today's meeting, mum Helen Low said: "[They are] scum of the earth. You go through all the different emotions but I think the one that lasts the longest is the anger because we are never going to see George.

"He has lost out and we have lost out but they [the culprits] are still living their life how they want to live their life.

"They can see their family, they can celebrate special occasions with their family and George has lost out on that and we have lost out on George. It is very hard.

"I do not know about our chances [of bringing them to justice] but all I can say is we will never stop trying.

"When we went to see George in the mortuary we promised him we would do all we could and we will not go back on that.

"We just want what should be done. We want them to be brought to justice."

George's dad Martyn added: "I would like Turkey to hand them [the suspects] over and for them to face trial in southern Cyprus."

He said those responsible should serve life, adding: "We have got life without our son. They should serve life.

"It is frustrating because of the political differences between the North and South. The languages barriers, it is all very frustrating and having to cope with that is very draining.

"It may take 10 or 20 years but we will carry on until we get justice. We will not rest until we do."

Mr and Mrs Low met with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office today to seek an update on progress in securing justice for their son alongside their MP Gareth Johnson and the family of Ben Barker.

Mr Johnson said: "The situation remains complex due to the political obstacles in this case. I have met with officials from both communities in Cyprus and the difficult relationship between the two has hindered progress throughout.

"Over the last few years there has been direct and abusive contact with the families by one of the suspects. This is disgusting and has just added to the torment suffered by them.

"Kent Police were able to pass on this information quickly to international authorities and this was an opportunity for the families to speak directly to the Police in Cyprus to find out what further steps they are taking to progress the investigation and secure the arrest of the suspects, who currently live without fear of arrest in Turkey.

"It was apparent [from the meeting] that there remain many barriers to a positive outcome in this case and I know the families appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from police in Cyprus, who have previously been very limited in their engagement.

"Whilst the meeting itself did not being an arrest any closer, I know Mr and Mrs Low remain determined in their efforts to ensure George’s killers are caught.

"Their son was at the prime of his life but was butchered in an unprovoked attack in Cyprus whilst he was simply enjoying a holiday.

"The fact that his killers remain not only free but able to contact them just adds to the pain and suffering they are enduring."

The inquest in 2019 heard Mr Low and Mr Barker had been out drinking and ended up at the Bell’s pub, where Mr Low had worked during his time in Ayia Napa.

At around 3am a fight broke out between Mr Low, Mr Barker and two locals, which resulted in the two locals running away.

"We promised him we would do all we could and we will not go back on that..."

Eyewitness recalled the men returning with a couple of others before a fight ensued.

Mr Barker said he “managed to side-step one man and grab him by the neck” before feeling a sharp object hit his back. Moments later he realised he had been stabbed and pulled the knife out.

He headed to the Bell’s pub where a friend took his shirt from him and covered the wound.

The next thing Mr Barker remembered was “seeing a circle of people” in the streets. He ran over and saw Mr Low unconscious on the floor bleeding heavily from the neck.

Paramedics were called but the Dartford resident died later that night as a result of his injuries.

The Low family told Sky News how they have received calls from one of the suspects and Mr Barker had also been sent "threatening" messages from Mr Akpinar.

The family said they read the messages and that Mr Akpinar was trying to push the blame to Mr Ahmet as he "wants to start his life and put this behind him."

Mr Akpinar has alleged it was Mr Ahmet who killed Mr Low and not himself.

Mrs Low said to Sky News: "I can understand why he is doing it but he was still involved.

"I mean he has gone through quite a few family members to egg them on to speak to him and reply back. He just desperately wants to get himself free from any charges.

"They have rung me but I have not answered. I do not want to speak to them or jeopardise any future case. I have no will to speak to him."