The heartbroken family of a murdered teenager have made an emotional appeal for information on the anniversary of his fatal stabbing in a south London country park.
Max Moy Wheatley, 19, was knifed through the heart on 20 September 2023.
Police were scrambled to the Jubilee Country Park close to Tent Peg Lane in Petts Wood, Bromley.
Paramedics battled to save him but the teenager died at the scene after the attack which took place in broad daylight.
The Met have renewed appeals as they try to drum up new witnesses on the anniversary of his death.
Two teenagers were initially charged with murder but the CPS discontinued the cases in March.
The victim’s older sister said in a statement issued through the Met: “A year ago today, my little brother took his last breath after being stabbed in the heart.
“Max may have been 19 but he was just a kid, a kind boy who would've helped anyone if he could. Max loved music and spending time with his family and friends.
“Max wasn't a horrible boy, he was young and carefree, he hated confrontation and was often a peacemaker between his friends and he would never hurt anyone as he had a strong sense of right and wrong.
"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 in Petts Wood.
“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.
"As a family 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.
"As Max's older sister I'm asking you to think back to that day, the 20th September 2023 - if there was any information that could help us as a family get justice for my little brother and a small piece of closure for my family please contact the police.
"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 who's 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. "
Detective Inspector Adam Guttridge 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. Despite two arrests, we still need to hear from anyone who may have information relating to the murder of Max.
"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 the investigation team on 020 7175 2206 or to remain anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
