£20,000 reward is offered for information over killing of 'popular and loved' teenager, 19, who was stabbed to death in Bristol in July last year

Eddie Kinuthia was killed on July 21, 2023 in St Pauls suburb Police have made six arrests but not charged anybody 

A £20,000 reward is being offered for information over the killing of a ‘popular and loved’ teenager who was stabbed to death in Bristol last year.

Detectives believe at least two people were involved in the brutal attack of Eddie Kinuthia in the St Pauls suburb on July 21, 2023.

The 19-year-old was repeatedly stabbed on Grosvenor Road at about 11pm and later died in hospital.

Despite making six arrests, the police has not charged anybody and the investigation is ongoing.

Now, the Crimestoppers charity is offering to pay a substantial fee for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder.

Detectives believe at least two people were involved in the brutal attack of Eddie Kinuthia (pictured) who was knifed to death in St Pauls, Bristol, on July 21, 2023

Eddie with his mother Irene Muthemba – the 19-year-old teenager was called ‘the heart of the community’ in the days after his death

Regional manager Karen MacDonald said: ‘Our deepest sympathy for all of Eddie’s family and friends.

‘It would have been his 20th birthday on 22 January. It’s clear how popular Eddie was to those who knew and loved him.

‘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.’

A vigil was held for the victim four days after the attack, with friends and family calling the teenager ‘the heart of the community’.

Wishes and prayers were written on a balloon which floated into the sky and dozens of flowers were left outside his home.

Lorna Da’Angel, a family friend, told BBC News: ‘The whole community loved him – a happy, caring and kind young lad,

‘What happened to him should not have happened – I wish we could see him again.’

Ms MacDonald added: ‘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.’