The funeral for murdered Colchester man James Attfield will take place today (June 30), three months after his death.
Essex Police Detective Chief Superintendent Steve Worron said this morning: "This is going to be an extremely difficult day for his family and I would like to thank them for all the help they have given us as we continue to investigate his death.
"They have my assurance that we are committed to finding out the person or people responsible for his murder and we are doing everything we can to bring them to justice."
James, 33, was found seriously injured with more than 100 stab wounds in Castle Park, off Guildford Road, shortly before 6am on Saturday, March 29.
He died a short time later at the scene.
Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information which leads to a suspect's arrest and conviction.
Similarly, the charity is offering a £10,000 reward for any such information regarding the murder of University of Essex student Nahid Almanea.
Det Chief Supt Worron also this morning reissued an appeal for information regarding the latest attack which is believed to have happened on Tuesday morning, June 17.
Anyone with information is urged to contact 01245 282103 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
