Detectives have named a young man from Eritrea found dead in Stevenage as they re-appeal to the public for witnesses and information surrounding his death.

Bereket Selomun, aged 20, was found shortly before 730am on Thursday (7 July) in woodland off Brittain Way, adjourning Fairlands Valley Park.

He had suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bereket had come to England from Eritrea as a teenager and was granted asylum in the UK. He was a permanent resident of Stevenage.

His next of kin in this country have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. He also leaves behind family in Eritrea who are aware of his death. 

Detective Inspector Iain MacPherson, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Major Crime Unit, said: "The investigation into Bereket's death continues and although we are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry, we still do not understand the motive for such a brutal attack on this young man. 

"I am however, satisfied that the answers are likely to lie within the young Eritrean community of which Bereket was a part. 

"As well as witnesses to what happened, I am appealing to anybody who has any information about this murder or believes they know who is responsible to contact police so that we can deliver justice for him and his family."

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