A £10,000 reward has been put up in a bid to solve the murder of a student who was stabbed to death in September.

Detectives investigating the killing of Falwinder Singh Badesha in Holmhurst Road, Belvedere, say up to £10,000 is on offer for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the stabbing, which happened at about 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 21.

It follows a disappointing response to an appeal on the BBC Crimewatch programme for information about a man they want to trace in connection with their enquiries.

Murder squad investigators had hoped that featuring Sukhdip Singh Chhina, Mr Badesha’s housemate, on national television would prompt more information as to his whereabouts. However, the appeal resulted in fewer than 10 calls, none of which has proved to be useful.

Det Insp Bob Webb of MPS Specialist Crimes Directorate, based at Lewisham, said: "We had some well-meaning members of the public call, but unfortunately this has not led to anything so far."

Det Insp Webb said he was continuing to appeal in places such as Gravesend and Dartford where it is believed Mr Chhina has connections. The police are also considering making inquiries in India, Mr Chhina’s country of birth. He is from the Punjab area.

Det Insp Webb said: "We are relying on the various appeals we are making to tell us where he is or where he has gone. We are getting little bits here and there which are bringing us closer, but as time goes on, although we have not had it confirmed, it could be that he is no longer in the UK.

"It will be unwise not to make positive inquiries in his homeland, India."

Sukhdip Singh Chhina is 23, 5ft 9 with short dark hair and a cut to his forehead.

Anyone with information about Mr Chhina or his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 020 8721 4805, or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.