HELP GET JUSTICE FOR MY JAYDON

MUM’S PLEA AFTER SON FATALLY STABBED IN CITY

THE grieving mother of Jaydon James has made an impassioned plea for people in Coventry to help secure justice for her son.

Speaking publicly for the first time since 16-year-old Jaydon was fatally stabbed in Wood End on November 24, Gemma James also called on people to support West Midlands Police’s investigation.

In a tribute issued by the force on her behalf, Gemma described her son as a “lovely, thoughtful lad”.

She also spoke out against seeking retribution, saying it would “make an awful situation even worse”.

“Jaydon was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and grandson,” said Gemma.

“He was a kind person and thoughtful to others, especially the homeless and he would often donate clothes to those less fortunate.

“I don’t want anyone to take matters into their own hands and to use Jaydon’s death as an excuse to start conflict or to seek their own retribution.

“That will not solve anything and would make an awful situation even worse.”

Gemma added: “I want people to work with the police to get justice for Jaydon.

“I need people to tell them what happened and who was responsible.

“Justice needs to come through the courts and with the killer, or killers, spending their life behind bars not by exacting any kind of revenge through violence.

“I know people out there, people who knew Jaydon, know who is responsible for my son’s death and I would urge them with all my heart to please do the right thing and speak to the police.”

Jaydon was with friends in Deedmore Road, Wood End, when he was stabbed on Saturday November 24.

He died in hospital soon after being admitted.

His two friends, who were also injured, have since been released from hospital. Detectives arrested a 16-year-old youth from an address in Oxford on November 29 in connection with the stabbing.

The teen, of no fixed address but with links to Coventry, was bailed on suspicion of murder but charged with an unconnected robbery on October 19.

He has been remanded into secure youth detention ahead of his next court appearance on December 7.

Anyone with information about Jaydon’s death is urged to contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Callers will not be asked for their names and calls cannot be traced.

Alternatively people can call West Midlands Police directly in confidence on 101.