"Luke was the nicest boy you would ever meet. Boxing gloves hung in tribute to Luke Bellfield. +44 (0)20 7739 3595, 07939 034 445 (during club opening times Mon - Fri 4:30pm-7:30pm) marknewman1954@yahoo.co.uk The 18-year-old was admitted to hospital with stab wounds on Friday night where he died a short while after. Brave Soul. Caterpillar. Shrine - the balloons and flowers and inset Luke Bellfield THE heart broken parents of a young murder victim have paid tribute to their “perfect son” as a huge shrine is created in his memory. A Gannett Company. gofundme.com/f/donations-for-luke-bellfield. 'Promising' teen boxer stabbed to death named as Luke Bellfield as manhunt launched Murder Luke Bellfield, from Leigh-on-Sea, was stabbed through the heart in an alleyway near The Peterboat pub in High Street in the seaside town at around 6pm on Friday A 20-year-old man from Southend was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. “My heart breaks every time this happens. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. Luke's friend Mollie Betson, who grew up with him, said she has been left devastated by his death. Caroline Shearer's 17-year-old son Jay Whiston was stabbed to death at a house party in 2012. The fundraising page reads: "Luke Bellfield dies from stab wounds after an attack in Old Leigh Town. She added: “To have your life taken at the blink of an eye is awful. “They all meant the world to him and nothing ever like what has happened to him was deserved. “How do you begin to comprehend laying an 18-year-old to rest?”. The GoFundMe page was launched on Saturday - and more than £1,600 has been raised by donors so far. Rest in peace to a legend, Luke Bellfield your [sic] the real champion." Billabong. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Berghaus. 8/17/2001. The victim, named locally as Luke Bellfield, was taken to hospital with stab wounds but he died a short time after being admitted. Mum-of-four Emma, who worked with the domestic services team, was killed her by ex-husband Steven just 20 minutes before he murdered her daughter Nicole Anderson, 24, … It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. “We certainly need some CCTV cameras. Anyone who saw what happened or has mobile phone, CCTV or dash cam footage, is asked to speak to officers on scene or submit information here. AN "OUTSTANDING" teenage boxer was fatally stabbed an hour after planning a post-lockdown trip to a music festival with a pal. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! “Luke was a very sweet and caring boy, very family orientated. Leigh residents have been left shaken after the attack and are calling for extra safety measures. Boxing gloves hung in tribute to Luke Bellfield Picture: GoFundMe. Caroline Shearer, who founded Only Cowards Carry, has paid tribute to her nephew Luke Bellfield who died from a single stab wound to the heart in Old Leigh on Friday evening. “It’s got to end and alcohol is the common denominator.”. 1/22/2014. “Please donate towards his funeral and his family at this devastating time.”. He said: “He was one of the best boxers for his age. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. Ben Sherman. What's for dinner? Carole Mulroney, a Leigh councillor, said she is focusing on keeping people in the community safe. Bewley & Ritch. Police have arrested a 17-year-old from Kent on suspicion of assisting an offender and theft of a motor vehicle. She said teenagers like Luke should be enjoying their lives and looking forward to festivals and driving. She said: “The most important thing is to send our condolences to family and friends. Police remain keen to speak to anyone who was in the area around the seawall in Old Leigh between 5pm and 6pm on Friday. A 31-year-old man from Westcliff and a 19-year-old man from Rayleigh have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 4/6/2001. Victim Luke had fought for the famed Repton Boxing Club in Bethnal Green, East London, and fellow fighters paid tribute to him as a great talent. 8/17/2001. The three other people arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, including the teenager from Kent, have now been released under investigation. “They just watch crowds of people, they don’t do anything.”. Here we pay tribute to those who have died from the virus in Kent. Hockley Boxing Club said Luke is one of its successes. Alfie last week said that Luke was an "outstanding" boxer and fought for the iconic Repton Boxing Club in London. The fundraising page reads: “Luke was a loving, caring, down to earth young lad. Previously a 31-year-old man from Westcliff and a 19-year-old man from Rayleigh were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Five Essex Police officers have pledged to walk over 1,000 miles in 24 hours in memory of a police officer who suddenly died from a brain tumour. Martin Terry, cabinet member for community safety at Southend Council, said: “It’s a tragic event when someone has lost their life. 8/16/2001. ©Copyright 2001-2021. Board Angels. Coronavirus is devastating families across the country. Luke Bellfield, 18, was the subject of what police called a targeted attack in an alleyway near a pub in Old Leigh, Essex on Friday and died a short time after being admitted to hospital having been stabbed once in the heart. "Fly high angel you’ll be forever missed and never forgotten.". ... LUKE 1977 Mens Gerard Three Crew Neck Knit Navy. Jodi Jackson, whose brother was close friends with Luke, will remember him as a “beautiful young soul”. Bellfield. “We need to get some teeth with street marshals. 12/29/2008. Blowfish. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. DCI Scott Egerton said: “We’re progressing our inquiries into the circumstances behind Luke’s death and I would ask anyone considering taking matters into their own hands not to do so, but let us investigate. Luke trained at Hockley Boxing Club until he was 15 and head coach Tim … The victim, named locally as Luke Bellfield, was taken to hospital with stab wounds but he died a short time after being admitted. “I walked along the beach on Friday night and you could see broken bottles. “Officers continue to carry out extra patrols in order to ensure people feel safe and to identify anyone intent on committing crime. Murder probe: Everything we know about the death of teen boxer in Leigh Old Town. “This week I was already organising with community safety officers to discuss what we do and how we prepare for when opening up happens so we don’t have a repeat of last year. Luke Bellfield died from a single knife wound to the heart in Old Leigh on Friday evening. 8/17/2001. BILLYBANDIT. He said: "I would ask anyone considering taking matters into their own hands not to do so, but let us investigate so we can bring people to justice.”. Read more >> Nowhere these days is safe - community left shaken after murder in Old Leigh. 9/15/2011. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or here. Plan meals, try new foods and explore cuisines with tested recipes from the country's top chefs. Luke after winning gold at the Three Nations. To donate to the fundraiser, visit gofundme.com/f/donations-for-luke-bellfield. Mollie told the Echo: “I’ve known Luke and his brothers for basically my whole life. Following Luke's death, a fundraiser was set up to help raise money towards the teenager’s funeral costs. Later that day, the 36 … It’s just going to get worse. “I was focusing on that, but now also how we keep people safe.”, Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Tim Yeates, head coach at Hockley Boxing Club said: “Luke’s love for boxing started at the age of eight, his passion and dedication saw him through six years of boxing, achieving two national finals, win gold in the Three Nations and an England vest. Another friend, who asked not to be named, said: “RIP Luke, never forgotten. ... Hockley Boxing Club said Luke is one of its successes. Picture: GoFundMe. “I was on the phone to my brother the other day arranging which festivals to go to.”. Essex Police are running a murder investigation into the victim's death and are treating it as a targeted attack. 8/10/2001. She campaigned against knife crime after her son, Jay Whiston, was murdered as a 17-year-old at a house party in Colchester in 2012. Last week her nephew Luke Bellfield, 18, died from a single stab wound to the heart in Essex. Anyone who saw what happened or has mobile phone, CCTV or dash cam footage, is being asked to speak to officers on the scene or submit information via https://bit.ly/3uDJoBN. "Luke was a loving, caring, down to earth young lad. A popular summer hotspot in Leigh became the scene of a murder investigation on Friday evening after an 18-year-old man was fatally stabbed in the heart. “He had a whole future ahead of him with boxing.”. “Luke continued his journey as a junior boxer in London. A 17-year-old boy from Leigh has been arrested on suspicion of murder. To get the latest updates in ongoing cases, police appeals and criminals put behind bars, click here. Read more >> Urgent police appeal to track down teenager in connection with Leigh murder probe. Tributes to "sweet and caring boy" with a "beautiful young soul". ... “He was doing his boxing and he was a very, very much-loved son. Residents living in Leigh reported large gatherings of young people in Leigh Library Gardens where one youngster was overheard discussing who was going to be "shanked" on the day of the attack. “Fly high angel you’ll be forever missed and never forgotten. The 18-year-old victim – named by friends as Luke Bellfield – was attacked in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex on Friday evening, with police alerted around 6pm. Yesterday, Southend Boxing Club paid tribute to Luke, tweeting: "Very saddened to hear the loss of the extremely talented boxer Luke Bellfield. "A very good boxer and had his whole life ahead of him and it all got taken away from him just like that. He was an outstanding boxer. olice have issued an image of a teenager they want to speak to after a “promising” boxer was fatally stabbed in the heart outside a pub. One on a GoFundMe page which has raised more than £4,000 for his family read: "Luke was a loving, caring down to earth young lad. He later left the club at the age of 15 and continued as a junior boxer at London club, Repton. Extra stop and search powers were also in place and detectives say inquiries remain ongoing into the death of Luke. A Kent teenager who was arrested after an "outstanding" young boxer was stabbed to death, has now been bailed by police. This website and its associated newspaper are members of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). “I’m pushing very hard with the chief constable to ensure Southend has everything in place to deal with upcoming challenges.”. 8/1/2001. Luke Bellfield, 18, from Eastwood died as a result of a single stab wound to the heart after the attack in Old Leigh on Friday night. “Our hearts go out to Luke’s family and friends at this sad time. Cavani. Bench. Mr Sverdloff has been campaigning for an alcohol free area in Leigh after it became a hotspot for trouble last summer. It was in March 2020, when PC Ewan Smith missed work because of a headache. "Our hearts go out to Luke’s family and friends and this sad time. “Whenever the sunshine comes out, it brings people far and wide and some of these people are not the most desirable people. “I started a petition for an alcohol free area,” he added. Luke Bellfield, who has been named locally by friends, has been remembered by his former club, Hockley Boxing Club. The fundraiser has also been shared by hundreds of people on social media. Police are now urging anyone with information that could help with their murder investigation to come forward. "He was a well-loved and dedicated boxer that has been taken far too soon.". “He was a well-loved and dedicated boxer that has been taken far too soon. “I’d like to thank the community for their support during our investigation and helping with our inquiries.”. "Spread the awareness of knife crime . Alfie last week said that Luke was an "outstanding" boxer and fought for the iconic Repton Boxing Club in London. Luke trained at Hockley Boxing Club until he was 15 and head coach Tim Yeates said: "His passion and dedication saw him through six years of boxing, achieving two national finals, win gold in the Three Nations and an England vest. Born Rich. 11/7/2013. Throughout his time with the club, Luke also went onto win gold in the Three Nations at the age of 15. A post mortem examination found he died as a result of a single stab wound to the heart. 7/25/2001. His former club, Hockley Boxing Club, in Ashingdon Road, Rochford has paid tribute to Luke. “We know we’re going to be very busy and even though the pubs won’t be open, people will bring down their own alcohol. Detectives launch hunt for 17-year-old after promising boxer, 18, is stabbed to death through the heart in targeted attack. “Luke Bellfield, may your beautiful young soul rest in peace and your amazing character live on forever. Luke started boxing at the club at the tender age of eight, where his hard work and dedication saw him achieve two national finals at the England Boxing National Championships at the ages of 13 and 14. Picture: Hockley Boxing Club. “My brother’s best friend was such a character. “He had his whole life ahead of him and it’s devastating.”. Urgent calls for extra police patrols have been made following the fatal stabbing. 3/11/2013. A 20-year-old woman from Westcliff was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Calvin Klein. Friends and loved ones have paid heartfelt tributes to Luke who was an aspiring boxer. View the latest coronavirus stats including new cases, rolling rate and case rate compared to average. 7/19/2001. Rest in peace to a legend, Luke Bellfield your [sic] the real champion." Canterbury. He had done it all his life. BILLIEBLUSH. Ron Sverdloff, who lives in the Old Town where the murder took place, is calling for more CCTV cameras in the area. The 17-year-old boy from Leigh who was arrested on suspicion of murder has now been questioned and has been released on conditional bail until March 26, while officers continue with their investigations. Almost 70 people have donated money towards the £5,000 target. “Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time from all at Hockley Boxing Club.”. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. Birkenstock. 7/17/2001. A dispersal order was in place around Old Leigh over the weekend and investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Truss previously urged grieving friends not to "take matters into their own hands". Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Police were called to an alleyway near The Peterboat pub in Old Leigh at about 6pm Friday evening.