POLICE are offering a £10,000 reward in the search for the killers of 16-year-old Ben Hitchcock.

The teenager was fatally stabbed during a fight between two groups of youths in Southend Road, Beckenham, on Saturday, June 23.

Police announced on Tuesday that the reward was being offered and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Det Ch Insp Dave Garwood said the team has used various tactics to reach young people in the area to try and identify eye witnesses to the stabbing.

Police believe phone calls for help were made on the night from witnesses to the murder and officers are appealing for these people to get in touch.

Det Ch Insp Garwood said: "We are certain that someone knows who used the knife that killed Ben. We need to hear from them, for the sake of Ben's family and many friends."

Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8721 4961; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.