Murder victim’s sister gives update pleads for ‘answers’ a year after his tragic death
Max Moy Wheatley died after he was stabbed
One year after his death, the sister of a 19-year-old who died after being stabbed has appealed for assistance from the public. A year after the incident, detectives looking into the murder of a man in Bromley are still looking for witnesses and information.
At approximately 2:30 pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the London Ambulance Service summoned police to allegations of a man who had been stabbed in Jubilee Country Park near Tent Peg Lane in Petts Wood. This prompted the police to open an inquiry. Attending were officers and the Kent Air Ambulance. Max Moy Wheatley, 19, tragically passed away at the scene despite their best attempts.
The investigation’s chief detective, Detective Inspector Adam Guttridge, stated: “It has been a year since Max was attacked and killed, and we continue to seek assistance from the public in identifying the offender. We still need to hear from anyone with information about Max’s murder, even after two arrests.
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 who thinks they may have information relating to Max’s murder, however small or insignificant they feel it may be, should contact the investigation team on 020 7175 2206 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Max’s sister has said the following: “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.
