Murder probe launched after body of Sam Mechelewski found
Sam Mechelewski (pictured), from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, was found dead by a member of the public
A murder investigation has been launched following the discovery of a young man's body in woodland as his distraught family plea for the killer to turn themselves in.
Sam Mechelewski, from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, was found dead by a member of the public in a wooded area of Hinchingbrooke Country Park at around 1.40pm on Thursday.
The 20-year-old's family have urged their son's killer to turn themselves in to police.
In a statement they said: 'The last 24 hours have been the worst of our lives. Sam will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
'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.'
A post-mortem was conducted Friday evening, but Cambridgeshire police said no further details were available at this stage.
He was found in a wooded area of Hinchingbrooke Country Park (pictured) on Thursday
Officers are conducting searches close to the scene and making house-to-house enquiries in the area.
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.'