Detectives are renewing their appeals for witnesses as they name the teenage victim of a tragic fatal stabbing in Bromley. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, 20 September, when police received a distressing call from the London Ambulance Service at approximately 14:30hrs, reporting a man who had been stabbed in Jubilee Country Park, near Tent Peg Lane in Petts Wood.
Swiftly responding to the scene, officers along with the Kent Air Ambulance arrived to provide emergency assistance. Despite their valiant efforts, the young man sadly lost his life at the scene. He has now been identified as 19-year-old Max Moy Wheatley, hailing from the Orpington area.
Max Moy Wheatley’s grieving family is being supported by specialist officers during this difficult time. A post-mortem examination conducted on Friday, 22 September, revealed that the cause of death was a stab wound to the heart.
The investigation into this tragic incident is being led by detectives from the Specialist Crime Command. Detective Chief Inspector Laura Semple expressed her condolences, saying, “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.”
The investigative team is actively working in the area, meticulously reviewing local CCTV footage to piece together the events leading to the fatal stabbing. Detective Chief Inspector Laura Semple urged the public for their cooperation, stating, “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.”
Detectives are also seeking assistance from anyone who may have captured events on camera or taken images that could be valuable to the investigation. An online portal has been established for uploading footage and pictures via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V71-PO1.
At this stage, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information pertinent to the case is urged to contact the police via 101, quoting reference CAD 3972/20Sep. Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
