THE family of a teenage boy who was murdered in Newnham Close, Northolt, will return to the scene today (Wednesday) to mark the first anniversary of his death.

They will release balloons into the sky in memory of their son, Jason Isaacs, who was 18 when he was stabbed to death after a night out with his friends.

Det Chief Insp Noel McHugh said: “We have made significant progress with the investigation and two men have been charged and await trial as a result. However, our inquiries have established there were two other males involved that night.

 “My team won’t stop working to track these individuals down and bring them before the courts, but I need your call."

A £20,000 reward remains on offer for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for Jason’s murder.

In a statement, Jason’s mother Sharon, said: “Every minute of every day I cling to those magical memories of my amazing son, Jason. He was talented, spotted as a teenager for QPR. Then, the evil dark cloud of reality descended and Jason is no longer with us.

“A year ago my wonderful Jason went out for a few beers, a typical Saturday night for any lad, an innocent decision that would cost Jason his life. Now, I am living every mother’s nightmare.

“As a Mum you always think, it won’t happen to your son. But now I am a statistic. There are no words to describe the pain our family is going through.

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“I am not going to remain silent, nor will we become a statistic. There are too many families suffering at the hands of others. The second you decide to carry a knife, there is a very strong possibility you will ruin a family’s life and your own.

“The loudest voice in the vile knife crime debate must be the parents who have lost a loved one. We need to ask ourselves: what are 13 to 16-year-olds doing out at 10pm, hanging around on street corners, when they should have school the next day.

“Parents have a good idea of what their kids are up to and, if they don’t, I would urge them to be proactive. Know who their friends are, go through their phones. You have a chance to intervene when the issue is a ‘dripping tap’. Your parenting may save a life.

“And now I am at the first anniversary of Jason’s murder. Boy, this is hard. On one hand it seems like yesterday Jason kissed me goodbye and I am waiting for him to walk through the front door.

“On the other, this has been the worst year imaginable and I know it won’t get better as Jason’s seat will be empty for every Christmas and birthday to come.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the incident room on 020 8785 8099..Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

There have been five previous arrests in this investigation. Two are charged with murder and await trial and three teenagers have been arrested and released with no further action.