"We have no forgiveness": First picture of man found murdered in park as family urge killer to hand themselves in
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The family of a 20-year-old murder victim have said there will be "no forgiveness" for his killer - and urged them to turn themselves in.
Sam Mechelewski's body was discovered by a passer-by in woodland in Hichingbrook Country Park, Cambridgeshire, on Thursday afternoon.
In a heartbreaking statement, his family said the 24 hours after his body was found were "the worst of our lives", The Cambridge News reports.
Police said a postmortem examination was carried out on Friday night, but detectives have not released details of how Sam died.
In a statement, Sam’s family said: “The last 24 hours have been the worst of our lives. Sam will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
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“Sam was no angel, but his life should not have ended this way. If anyone has information please contact the police.
“We have no forgiveness for the person who has done this, but you are also someone’s child.
"I urge you to come forward and take responsibility for your actions.”
Cambridge police are conducting searches close to the scene and house to house enquiries in the area.
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Detective Chief Inspector Adam Gallop said: “We believe this was a targeted attack that has sadly resulted in the death of a young man.
“We’re slowly piecing together Sam’s movements from 8pm onwards on Wednesday (January 31).
"I appeal to anyone who knows Sam and saw him that evening, or anyone who was in the park and noticed anything suspicious, to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
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Sam was of no fixed abode but was known to be residing in the Huntingdon area.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should call police on 101 quoting CC-01022018-0198 or visit here .
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org .