VIDEO: Jarvin Blake murder: Police 'confident' of catching killer of Sheffield father-of-three

Detectives are confident of catching the killer of a Sheffield father-of-three - even though nobody has been charged more than a month after the murder.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Apr 2018, 08:03 BST
Updated 10th Apr 2018, 08:11 BST
The scene of Jarvin's death.The scene of Jarvin's death.
The scene of Jarvin's death.

Jarvin Blake, aged 22, described by his partner as a 'fantastic dad', was stabbed to death in the street in Burngreave nearly five weeks ago.

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The scene of Jarvin's death.The scene of Jarvin's death.
The scene of Jarvin's death.

Despite no charges being brought against any of the suspects, detective superintendent Una Jennings said officers are 'confident' of bringing Jarvin's killer to justice and the investigation is 'getting closer' to a breakthrough.

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She said: "The public's response to our appeal has been fantastic.

"We have received lots of information flowing into the inquiry which is key to getting a successful outcome.

"It is also key that the public keeps coming forward with information."

Jarvin Blake and his son Tyler.Jarvin Blake and his son Tyler.
Jarvin Blake and his son Tyler.

Last week Jarvin's fiancee Kelsey Dixon, mother to his son and two daughters aged five, three and seven months, made an emotional plea for members of the public to come forward with information.

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READ MORE: Jarvin Blake murder: Everything we know one month onThe 23-year-old said: "I need justice for Jarvin and I need to know who did this and why.

"We have three beautiful children. He was a fantastic dad who loved spending time with them and our son keeps asking when his daddy is coming home."

Jarvin, of Gleadless, was stabbed to death at the junction of Catherine Street and Brackley Street on Thursday, March 8, at 3pm.

Jarvin's fiancee Kelsey.Jarvin's fiancee Kelsey.
Jarvin's fiancee Kelsey.

Police believe he was knifed after a car - believed to be a light blue Volvo - pulled up alongside him and he was chased by a gang of men who jumped out.

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His friend he was with at the time was also injured but survived.

Jarvin was captured on a CCTV camera in a shop in Handsworth just hours before he was killed.

READ MORE: Police re-visit murder scene one month on after fatal stabbing in SheffieldDetectives released the footage in a bid to jog the memories of those who may have seen him that day.

Anyone with information should contact police on 01709 443528.

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