THE family of a murder victim have urged anyone with information to come forward, a month after Terry Leeks was stabbed to death.
Terry, 46, was killed a month ago today, after he was stabbed in Northlands Park in Pitsea, in the middle of the night.
He was stabbed at around 1.30am, and later died in hospital.
Seven people arrested on suspicion of Terry’s murder are currently on bail, and further to this a woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
In a statement, Terry's parents said: "We’re devastated by Terry’s death and we desperately need anyone who knows what happened to him to come forwards.
“Terry was always very polite and kind-hearted, he would do anything for anyone.
“We miss him dearly and want those responsible brought to justice.
“So if you have any information about what happened, no matter how small you think it is, please, please, please come forward and report it.”
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This comes a day after Essex Police released CCTV footage of four men who the force believe are witnesses.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Louise Metcalfe, from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “I believe there are people out there, in the community, who have information about Terry’s death who’ve not come forward to report it.
“I appreciate you may not want to speak to us but you can report what you know to Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously.
“They don’t ask your name or any personal details and they don’t record your call.
“Your number is never displayed, they don’t have a call back function, and the calls are never traced.
“When information is passed to the police, it contains no information which could identify you.”
A spokesman from Essex Police, said:" We need anyone who saw what happened, has any CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage, or any other information to come forward.
"If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.
"Please quote the crime reference number 42/136379/21.
"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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