Christian Bagley: £20,000 reward offered as murder remains unsolved
No one has ever been charged with Christian’s murder
Last updated 18th Jun 2025
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered by Crimestoppers for any information on the 10th anniversary of the unsolved murder of Christian Bagley in Hereford.
The incident happened on the night of Sunday, June 21 - Father's Day.
That's when Christian, aged 30, was stabbed as he walked home towards Hunderton Bridge, along Villa Street in the direction of the river path and the Great Western Way, known locally as ‘The Lines’.
Christian had spent the evening visiting his then 19-month-old daughter at his ex-partner’s house. His daughter, now 12 years old, has grown up without her real father in her life.
After being attacked near the concrete steps leading to ‘The Lines’, Christian managed to stagger to Charles Witts Avenue to seek help. Despite the swift arrival of emergency services, he sadly died from his injuries. The weapon used, believed to be a kitchen carving knife, remained embedded in his left arm, while the handle - snapped off during the attack - has never been found.
No one has ever been charged with Christian’s murder. Although several suspects were identified in 2016, they were later released without charge and the case remains unsolved.
'There’s an emptiness that should not be inside me because somebody murdered my dad'
In a heartfelt message, his daughter said: “I was never given the chance to get to know him or for him to watch me grow up."
She was only 19 months old when her dad's life was so sadly taken, and added: “Somebody taking my dad away from me when I was little is something that can never be replaced. I have no memories of my dad or his presence in my life - only what other people have told me.
“I was never given the chance to get to know him or for him to watch me grow up. I’ll never be able to spend Father’s Day, Christmas Day or a birthday with my dad.
“There’s an emptiness that should not be inside me because somebody murdered my dad.
“That void within myself will always be there.
“Everything he did that day – 21.06.15 – was a ‘last time’ experience.
“They still haven’t found who killed my dad or any answers to why somebody cruelly took him away. I love you dad!”
'The kindest person you would ever meet'
Christian’s mother Janette, known as ‘Jan’, has joined the tenth anniversary appeal and paid tribute to her beloved son: “Christian was the kindest person you would ever meet.
“If I was across the water, he’d have walked across it just to help us.
“Christian was the ‘clasp’ to the ‘link’. When they took the clasp, they broke it, whoever done it, they broke it, and the link fell one by one. They took it away, took the family away.
“He loved his daughter; his daughter was his life. When his daughter was born, he was the most elated person you’ll ever know.
“All I want to know is why? Why have you done this to my boy? – He’s stabbed for no reason whatsoever. He didn’t deserve it, he’s walking along, going home after seeing his baby daughter on Father’s Day.
“Please, somebody somewhere knows something, and I want to know why? Just why? Tell me why you did this to my boy.
“Ring up, or send a message, or whatever. Please come forward if you know anything.”
'It has now been ten years since Christian's life was so cruelly taken'
Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher, West Mercia Police, said: “It has now been ten years since Christian’s life was so cruelly taken, leaving a young daughter to grow up without her father. We remain determined to find those responsible and bring them to justice.
"We are urging anyone who was in the area of Villa Street, Hunderton Bridge, or the Great Western Way on that night, or who may have any information - no matter how small - to come forward. Your information could be the key to finally solving this case.”
Alan Edwards Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, said: “If you know anything about what happened to Christian but feel unable to speak directly to the police, please remember that Crimestoppers is an independent charity and guarantees 100% anonymity.
"We do not ask for your personal details and will never trace your call or online contact. You can tell us what you know, and you will remain completely anonymous.”
Anyone who thinks they know more can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded, and you will not go to court.
The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police.