Killer still on the loose as police name victim knifed to death in park

Police have named the victim of a fatal stabbing in a park last week and are appealing for witnesses as they continue the hunt for his killer.

Max Moy Wheatley, 19, from Orpington, died after being stabbed in the heart in Jubilee Country Park, at around 2.30pm, close to Tent Peg Lane in Petts Wood, Bromley, on Wednesday.

Police, the London Ambulance Service and the Kent Air Ambulance attended but sadly Mr Wheatley died at the scene.

His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination held on Friday gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the heart.

No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries continue.

Detective Chief Inspector Laura Semple said: “Our thoughts remain with Max’s family and friends as they continue to struggle with coming to terms with him being taken from them in such a violent way.

“My team is continuing to work in the area, and we are reviewing local CCTV footage to try and establish exactly what happened.

“Today, I am again asking for your help. Were you in the area at the time of the attack? We need to know what you saw or heard. Has someone told you anything that might help us?

“Please come forward and speak with officers, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

A spokesman from the Met said: “Police also want to hear from anyone who may have captured events on camera or taken images that could assist their investigation.

“There is a dedicated online portal – via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V71-PO1 – where footage and pictures can be uploaded.”

Pictured top: Max Moy Wheatley (Picture: The Met)