11:37am Wednesday 1st July 2009
By Simon Farr
A MAN who died after being stabbed in High Wycombe town centre was this morning named as Jourdan Griffiths.
Police say that Mr Griffiths, 20, from the Totteridge area of High Wycombe, was attacked by up to four men inside Buckinghamshire House in White Hart Street at about 11pm on Monday.
He was later pronounced dead at Wycombe Hospital.
Police today said he died from a single stab wound to the chest. The property was being used as a squat, police said.
Police are continuing to question two men aged 18 and 21 on suspicion of murder.
And officers are seeking up to two other men who may have been involved.
Det Chief Insp Pete Vigurs, leading the investigation, said: “We are still in the early stages of the investigation and we are following up a number of lines of enquiries.
“I appeal to anyone who was in the area on Monday evening and saw anyone acting suspiciously near Buckinghamshire House between 11pm and 11.30pm, possibly riding on bicycles, to contact police immediately.
“If you have any information, however insignificant you think it might be, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information can call High Wycombe CID on 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Friends who laid flowers at the scene paid tribute saying he was a “great person who always put his friends first”.
Email your tributes to bfpnews@london.newsquest.co.uk.
Jamie-Lee McVey, 21, said: “I went to Stagecoach (drama school) with him when we were about seven.
“He was a great person, very forward spoken and had a great sense of humour. His friends always came first.
“He was studying art and music at college, he was very creative and very committed to his studies.
“He had just split up for the summer and just started coming out on nights out. I'm shocked.”
Jamie Mooney added: “I met him about three years ago and we'd all go out together because we all liked the same sort of music and had a good laugh.
“He was a really nice guy and I can't believe he has gone.”
Tyler Dunne, 20, said: “He was a fantastic person, I can't believe I saw him just two days ago. You will be missed my friend.
“I can't think of anyone who would have a bad word to say against him. Jourdan, you will be forever in out hearts – heaven is lucky to have you.”
More than 100 people joined a tribute group on social networking website Facebook and plans are in motion to set-up a 'farewell party' to celebrate his life.
Police cordoned off Buckinghamshire House and shops either side yesterday while they carried out their investigation.
Travel agent Thomson has re-opened today.
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