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A reward of £20,000 has been issued for information after the brutal murder of a 'popular and loved' teen.
Detectives believe at least two people were involved in the violent murder of Eddie Kinuthia, 19, who was stabbed to death in Bristol on July 21, 2023. However despite making multiple arrests, police have failed to charge anyone in connection with the slaying and the investigation remains ongoing six months on.
Now up to £20,000 is being offered by Crimestoppers for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder. Eddie, also known as EK, died in hospital after he was stabbed on Grosvenor Road in the St Pauls neighbourhood of Bristol.
Speaking at the time Eddie’s heartbroken family said: “Our beloved Eddie was a pure soul. He had the biggest of hearts, and his love was widespread and appreciated by so many people who had ever met him. He had a great presence and the brightest of smiles.”
Forensic officers at the scene of the stabbing in St Pauls in Bristol in July last year (Tom Wren / SWNS)“Our deepest sympathy for all of Eddie’s family and friends,” Crimestoppers regional manager Karen MacDonald said. "It would have been his 20th birthday on 22 January. It’s clear how popular Eddie was to those who knew and loved him.
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"They can do with our support at this time, six months after his tragic murder. We know that there were people present at the time of this appalling attack who have not yet come forward.”
Ms MacDonald continued: "Speaking up about crime can be scary so our charity understands why there can be a reluctance to come forward.
"With Crimestoppers, you can make a difference by passing on what you know whilst being protected by our guarantee of anonymity. That means no police, no courts, no witness statements. Put simply, when you contact our charity online or on the phone, there’s no comeback.
“Please speak up anonymously by either calling our UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or use our website’s secure anonymous online form.
“We cannot trace your call or track your IP address. No one will ever know you contacted us. Even if you think your information is insignificant, it could make all the difference.”