Detectives investigating the murder of Ryan Passey seven years ago have launched a fresh appeal for information, focusing on a taxi driver who may hold vital information.
The 24-year-old was fatally stabbed at Chicago’s nightclub in the early hours of August 6, 2017.
A 19-year-old man was later acquitted of his murder.
Following a review of the case by West Yorkshire Police, detectives have reopened the investigation.
They are now seeking to identify the driver of a Beacon Taxis car who picked up a young, white man near Dudley Fire Station on the A459 Burton Road at around 1.10am, just minutes after Ryan was stabbed.
The passenger, who has been interviewed by police, had booked the taxi to Sedgley.
Det Supt Shaun Edwards, head of the homicide team at the force, said: “As the driver, you may not have felt there was anything unusual or different about this journey, but the information you have could be really important to the investigation.
“We believe you may have important information about the night’s events, and so it’s important we hear from you.
“We have been liaising with Beacon Taxis, but given the passage of time, records from the night are not available.
“Our commitment to get justice for Ryan and his family is absolute, so I’d appeal for you to help us do that and get in touch.”
Ryan’s family have made an emotional appeal for the driver to come forward on the seventh anniversary of his death, describing the ongoing pain of losing him.
Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101, extension 841 3057 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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