Sheffield murder probe CCTV examination could take weeks to complete
Footage was seized from cameras across Sheffield following the murder of Jarvin Blake on Thursday, March 8 in the hope of identifying those involved in the killing.
CRIME: Men with machete hunted over shop raid in SheffieldThe 22-year-old, from Gleadless, was stabbed at the junction of Catherine Street and Brackley Street, Burngreave, in what detectives are treating as a targeted attack.
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Hide AdBREAKING: Ram-raider targets two Sheffield pawnbrokers - WITH VIDEODetectives are using CCTV footage to piece together his movements on the day of the attack and to establish the whether those involved were caught on camera.
Jarvin, who three children aged five, three and just seven months old, died from a stab wound to his chest.
A friend he was with at the time - a 23-year-old man - was also stabbed during the attack but survived.
They were attacked after a blue metallic coloured Volvo pulled up on Catherine Street and a number of men jumped out and chased the pair before stabbing them.
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Hide AdThe car was last seen heading towards Longley after the attack.
Jarvin was captured on a CCTV camera in a shop in Handsworth a few hours before he was killed.
Detectives released the footage in a bid to jog the memories of those who may have seen him that day.
They have also issued an appeal for motorists who were in the area on the day of the attack to provide their dash cam footage in the hope that the incident, the build up or the aftermath may have been captured.
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Hide AdFour men, aged 24, 25, and two 26-year-olds, were arrested in connection with the murder before being bailed pending further enquiries.
Three of the suspects are from Sheffield and one is from Rotherham.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 01709 443528 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.