Jamar Walker murder: Tell police who killed my child, says grieving mum
The family of murdered Jamar Walker, was stabbed to death in Smethwick five months ago, today made a 'desperate' plea for his killers to be caught.
Jamar was stabbed on Raglan Road, near the Cape Hill Medical Centre, at around 2.20am on December 20 last year in what his mother today described as 'unimaginable violence'.
A number of people have been charged in connection with the night's violence, but no one has been charged with the 15-year-old's murder.
Today his mother, who has asked not to be named, said: "This is a desperate appeal for witnesses to please come forward with any information - no matter how insignificant you believe it to be.
"My adorable son and his friend were just walking down the street but did not reach their destination as they were brutally attacked. Jamar's life was ended in an unimaginably violent manner and no one, let alone a child, deserves to die like that.
"As yet no one has been brought to justice and it is imperative that the attackers are found and prosecuted. Someone knows who these people are; someone must have seen or heard something.
"It is known that Raglan Road was busy with people at the time of Jamar's stabbing. Please, come forward and help prevent another innocent life being violently ended."
Jamar's cousin added: "Imagine kissing your child goodbye; they give you a massive bear hug but it's the last time you ever see or hear them alive. This is the pain Jamar's mum has to endure every day."
People who were in and around The Puffing Billy Pub on Raglan Road on the night of December 20 are being urged to get in touch with police.
Detective Inspector Warren Hines said: "This has been a challenging investigation and we still really need to hear from people who were there on the night Jamar was killed.
"My officers are highly experienced in supporting witnesses who are worried about coming forward.
"West Midlands Police - in conjunction with the courts and others - can put a range of measures in place to make people who speak out feel safer. So, please, do the right thing and get in touch."
A 33-year-old man currently remains on police bail after being arrested on suspicion of murder. Two 17-year-old youths are facing charges of attempted murder after a 17-year-old suffered a minor stab wound at the same time.
Contact DI Hines on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
