Jarvin Blake murder: Latest developments

Over two weeks on from the murder of a young dad in broad daylight in Sheffield, here is what we know so far:
Jarvin Blake was stabbed to death in SheffieldJarvin Blake was stabbed to death in Sheffield
Jarvin Blake was stabbed to death in Sheffield

- Jarvin Blake, aged 22, was stabbed to death at the junction of Brackley Street and Catherine Street, Burngreave, on Thursday, March 8. A growing sea of floral tributes marks the spot where violence flared.

Jarvin Blake was stabbed to death in SheffieldJarvin Blake was stabbed to death in Sheffield
Jarvin Blake was stabbed to death in Sheffield

- The incident was reported to South Yorkshire Police at 3.20pm that day - as parents were on the afternoon school run.

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- A car pulled up alongside Jarvin and a 23-year-old friend and a group of people jumped out and chased the pair for a short distance before both men were stabbed.

Jarvin Blake was stabbed to death in SheffieldJarvin Blake was stabbed to death in Sheffield
Jarvin Blake was stabbed to death in Sheffield

- Jarvin, from Gleadless, was knifed in his chest and was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.

- His friend was also taken to hospital for treatment and was discharged a few days later.

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- Detectives have not yet released the motive for the murder but are treating it as a targeted attack. A number of possible motives are being considered.

- Four men - three from Sheffield and one from Rotherham - have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently on bail.

- Nine homes have been searched so far as part of the police investigation into the murder.

- Blood dogs were sent into the homes as forensic experts examined all the rooms for anything which could be linked to the murder.

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- CCTV footage from in and around Burngreave is being painstakingly examined in a bid to identify those involved in the murder.

- Detectives have asked for dash cam footage from motorists in and around Burngreave on the day of the killing.

- A vehicle has been seized as part of the police investigation and is in the process of being forensically examined.

- Jarvin was engaged to his long-term partner and had three children, all under the age of five.

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- Police patrols were stepped up in Burngreave in the wake of the attack in a bid to reassure residents of their safety.

- Anyone with information about the murder should call the major incident team on 01709 443528 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.