One never hears any meaningful comment made by our illustrious Prime Minister or senior Government official showing concern or offering any measure to redress the teenage violence that has erupted on our streets.Isn't it about time we elected a government that can achieve something positive for once

TK, SELondon, UK

Because they must know who it is, there is nothing more to it. He is part of my family and we are all deeply saddened by the loss.

RIP Jimmy you will be loved and missed by all.

Sian, London, UK

Why haven't they given a description of the murderer?

Just a clue - if a make of car that made up 2-3% of the total on the road was involved in 90% of fatal accidents it would be taken off the road, immediately.

Look at figures for violent crime, murder, rape - go figure.

Rob, Telford, Shropshire

Good for you guys , it's long overdue for the UK to wake up and see whats become of the once great country.No more than a laughing stock with its PC outlook.

james, Philadelphia, US

What an utter disgrace this once wonderful country has become! The criminals win and laugh at a judicial system now deemed a joke! Another one of our sons viciously murdered on our streets how terribly painful and sad. The blood of our slain sons and daughters rest on the shoulders of many.

Catrina, Stratford, London, England

Another young life lost to mindless violence. The description of the attacker should be given and when caught, his parents should be named and shamed along with a harsh punishment. It won't happen though because we now live in a PC society where the rights of the victim are not paramount.

Hamad Lone, London, England

As usual I can't find one single news report where a description of the attacker is given (as if we don't know). It's as though you are colluding with the thug that did it. And what about reporting on the second vicar to be beaten up in the grounds of his church? Nothing but silence from the media.

Robert, London, England?

its about time the government made the punishment fit the crime. what a loss of a wonderful life

Richard, newport, wales

I can't believe we still don't have any description of this murderer. Not even an e-fit. It sounds as if there were plenty of witnesses - some even chasing after him after the event.
I'm ashamed of what this country has become.

pauline horan, ashford , kent

And when the attacker is found and brought to 'justice' we will yet again be told all about his deprived background and he will be given a few years in a youth detention centre before being let out to return to a life of crime and violence. When will our Govt and judges ever learn anything?

Donna Walker, Effingham, England

Prison sentencing is not the issue here. The problem goes much deeper. Killers are made, not born. A product of bad parenting.Government should do more to encourage families to support and nuture their children. Handouts to lone parents is not the answer. Cut crime and save money on prisons.

Kathy, Blackpool, England

If the police have a fairly good idea of who the attacker is, as the searching of several addresses would lead us to believe, there would appear to be little point in releasing a description that would probably fit a thousand youths, only a name would help but with very few crimes does this occur.

Steve Morgan, Hastings,

When are we going to have a ZERO tolerance - Clear message - "If you carry and/or use a knife, gun or insturment of assult of any type, you are clearly communicating that you want to fight." So off you go to war torn areas of the world- immediately - no chances. This is a clear message to all.

D, South East London, UK

I add my voice to the bizarre and highly suspicious lack of any description of the attacker from any police statement or in any media report. The police need to make a statement and tell us why they are not releasing a description.

Laura Roberts, London, UK

I knew Jimmy from my days as a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church. He comes from a lovely humble caring family and had imbibed thes values in himself. My heart breaks for the family. Margaret, Barry, George, Sam and all you all, you are in my prayers. With fond memories and much love.

Diana Onyeama, London, England

I feel so sorry for Jimmy for the family and most of all for humankind , for in losing Jimmy we have all lost someone truly decent, loving and respectable.For his parents how can they continue to show forgiveness and give so much support and love for Jimmy's schoolfriends. My heart and love to them

D., Blackheath, London

There is no description of the suspect because he is black and the victim is white. Had it been the other way around there would have been an automatic assumption by Comms Blair's politically correct bunch that the incident was racially motivated, and comparisons made with the Lawrence incident.

paul, Croydon, UK

It is saddening to state that the majority of incidents involving the use of firearam and knives to cause injury in inner city areas (90% plus) is carried out by black males. But this cannot be stated publicly, of course, as it may upset the politically correct inverted racists.

pw, Banstead, UK

Why is The Times silent on the attacker? Why are you not keeping the public updated with a full description? What are you and the police hiding from the public?

Richard K, Nottingham,

Yes...very curious why the witness 'a white, middle aged man' is afforded a description, but the perpetrator remains completely and mysteriously 'undescribed'. Hmmmmm...gosh, I wonder why that is.

Alex, Norwich, Norfolk

In the majority of cases the police do an outstanding job by catching the criminals, the problem is the judicial system, there is no deterrent. The prisons are overcrowded because criminals stay in what can only be described as hotels, not jails. Bring back capital punishment would be a good start!

K Spencer, Lincoln,

this story has just bought tears to my eyes, why do people today feel they have got the right to take another's life?? its saddening, and we can only pray for Jimmy at this moment in time,that God will comfort his brothers and sisters, and his parents
REST IN PEACE JIMMY,

laureen, Leeds, UK

As a former resident in the Eltham area, I find this incident truly shocking. If there is one thing I will make clear to political campaigners asking for my vote in the future, it will be a demand for the restoration of the patrolling police force on our streets. Bobbies on the beat.

Edmund Burke, Kingston upon Thames, England

I hope the police can gather enough evidence for a charge of gross negligent homicide, sentenced to 100 slashes and a minimum term of 50 years imprisonment. Oops I forgot we can't flog criminimals in this country because it violates their human rights...

d, London, uk

There is not one report carrying a description of the suspect, they must have an idea of who it is? Or there is more to this?

It is a tragic loss and difficult to understand how someone can have so little regard for anothers life.

Chris, Dubai,

Studiously omitting any description of the attacker... I wonder why.

Dirk Bruere, Bedford, England