£20,000 reward to help solve murder of Hereford man Christian Bagley on 10th anniversary of his death

As the 10th anniversary approaches of the tragic and unsolved murder of Christian Bagley in Hereford, and as an independent charity, we're offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information from the public that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Christian’s murder.

On the night of Sunday, 21 June 2015 - Father’s Day - 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.

Do you have any information that mght help, no matter how insignigficant you think it might be? You can tell us what you know, any time of the day or night, completely anonymously, by calling free on 0800 555 111 or filling in our quick and easy online form, right here on our website:

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“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.”

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher, West Mercia Police

 “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.”

Alan Edwards, Crimestoppers Regional Manager

We urge anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, to come forward and help bring justice for Christian and his family after 10 years.

Call free on 0800 555 111 or fill in our quick and easy online form, here on our website:

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Anonymity

Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.

Claiming a reward

The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling us on 0800 555 111. If you contact Crimestoppers via our online form, the ‘keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us.

18 June 2025