Victim of Guildford murder named

The teenage boy killed in Guildford earlier this week has now been named.

Officers were called to woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park at 6.10pm on Monday, 19 January, following reports of a stabbing at the location.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of police, paramedics, and members of the public, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has now been formally identified as 15-year-old Luis Gabriel Guembes.

Luis’ family have requested privacy to come to terms with their loss. We ask that you respect their wishes, and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.

A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in police custody while our enquiries continue. 

If you have any information that might assist our investigation, please get in touch quoting PR/45260006995 via our Major Incident Public Portal (dashcam and CCTV footage can also be uploaded here) quoting Operation Eastville.

Information can also be provided via:

• Our 24/7 live chat service available on this website (www.surrey.police.uk)
• Use our online form to provide an update to this incident or select from our other contact us forms.
• Call us on our non-emergency number, 101

If you would rather not speak to police or to prefer to give information anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or completing their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org