Jamar Walker murder: Two more held over Smethwick teen's stab death

A boy aged 16 was arrested on Friday before being bailed, while a 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder today and remains in custody.

Jamar, 15, was found with stab wounds on Raglan Road at around 2.20am on December 20 and died in hospital.

Today, detectives renewed their appeal for information and said said they wanted to speak to people in and around The Puffing Billy pub, Raglan Road, on the night of the tragedy.

Insp Justin Spanner, from force CID, said: "It was just before Christmas and the pub was holding an event, witnesses have indicated that there were a number of people within the area that haven't come forward.

"We really need everyone who was there to come forward, they may have seen something that they feel is insignificant but they may unknowingly hold vital information.

"I understand that people may feel hesitant in coming forward, I would like to assure those people that we will deal with them discreetly and confidentially.

"The family of Jamar are obviously devastated at the loss of their loved one who lost his life in such tragic circumstances and at such a young age.

"I am appealing to people in the area to think of Jamar's family and come forward."

Speaking after the tragedy, the victim's family said: "Jamar was a typical teenage boy, mischievous and full of fun but very loving.

"He was always smiling and his loss has devastated all of us.

"We would ask people not to judge why Jamar was out late at night. No-one deserves to have their life taken from them, especially at such an early age.

"We would ask we are left to deal with our pain."

Contact West Midlands Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

• A 17-year-old from Smethwick has appeared in court earlier this week charged with Jamar’s murder.