Fresh appeal over pizza chef's unsolved murder in Sheffield

The family of a pizza chef who was fatally stabbed have released a tribute on the anniversary of his murder.

Carlo Giannini, 34, was found dead in Manor Fields Park in Sheffield in the early hours of 12 May 2022.

A murder investigation was launched and four knives were recovered during a search of the scene but no-one has ever been charged with Mr Giannini's death.

In a new statement released on Sunday, his family said not a day went by where they did not think about him.

"We live that 12 May every day, remembering what happened," they said.

"Our life has changed. Time does not change our pain.

"No one had the right to kill a young man with many dreams and a great passion for his work."

Describing the Italian-born chef as a beloved friend, son and brother, they said Mr Giannini had loved life and his family.

"It saddens his family that someone must know what happened and does not help to find the culprit," they added.

'Not too late'

South Yorkshire Police said six people were interviewed, five on suspicion of murder and one on suspicion of assisting an offender following Mr Giannini's death.

Additionally, officers reviewed thousands of hours of CCTV footage, leaving "no stone unturned".

Det Ch Insp Becky Hodgman, who is the lead investigator for the case, said despite efforts, evidence in the was "scant" and the case remained unsolved.

"Officers have worked tirelessly over the last two years on this large-scale murder investigation in their attempts to identify Carlo's killer, and the reason behind his tragic death," she said.

"Carlo's family and I believe that somebody has information that could be crucial in moving this case forward."

Det Ch Insp Hodgman added: "I implore anyone who knows anything about this case to consider the pain that Carlo's family are in, and to get in touch.

"Two years have passed but it is not too late to help."

Anyone with information about Mr Giannini death is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police.

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