Family pays tribute following death in Guildford

The family of Luis Guembes, 15, have today paid tribute to him after he sadly died on Monday, 19 January.

Officers were called to woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park at 6.10pm on Monday, 19 January 2026 following reports of a stabbing at the location.

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

Paying tribute to him today, Luis' family said: “We would like to express our sincerest thank you for the amazing support we have received over the past 14 days.

"Thank you to the immeasurable number of friends, parents, teachers, Luis’s friends, football coaches and people from the community who have written messages, sent cards, flowers, paid tributes and even cooked for us. We will forever feel gratitude and love.

"We would like to thank Surrey Police for their sensitive and thorough handling of the ongoing investigation into this horrendous tragedy. Thank you to the people who helped and comforted Luis in his final minutes, the paramedics who tried to save his life, and to All Hallows Catholic School and Churt Football Club, for their kind support and solidarity.

"To see the thoughts and memories in which Luis is held by all who knew him is an enormous comfort. He was loved by many.

"He was a happy son, kind young boy, caring friend and a talented footballer. A promise of life with a promising future.

"He had a warm, welcoming smile and an athletic body full of strength and beauty. He was starting to become a young man, leaving the curious child behind.

"We regret that fatal day, but we praise and adore all the time we spent together.

"Luis will be forever remembered, never forgotten."

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, who cannot be named because of their age, were charged with murder, conspiracy to rob, and possession of a bladed article, on Friday, 23 January.

Both boys have been remanded ahead of their next appearance at Guildford Crown Court on Monday, 23 February.

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) quoting Operation Eastville on this link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4525K97-PO2