A murder investigation has been launched after a boy was stabbed to death in Northampton.
The 16-year-old was found today in the Kingsthorpe area of the town.
Officers had been called to Harborough Road, close to the junction with The Cock Hotel, at around 3.35pm after receiving reports that a boy had been stabbed.
Despite the best efforts of the paramedics, he died shortly afterwards.
Four men aged 49, 21, 16 and 14 have been arrested in connection with the boy’s death and currently remain in police custody.
Police are expected to remain in force through the night and house-to-house investigations are underway.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Simon Barnes, said: ‘This is an extremely sad and tragic incident where a young boy has died with his whole life ahead of him and I want to reassure the public that we are absolutely committed to helping the people involved in justice.
Arrests have been made promptly this evening and the investigation continues at a rapid pace, but I would still appeal to witnesses or anyone with information who has not yet come forward to please do so.
‘While we believe this was an isolated incident, high visibility police patrols will take place in the Kingsthorpe area to reassure the local community.
“I would encourage anyone with concerns in the area to approach one of our officers who will be happy to help.”
Witnesses, anyone with information or anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage of the area at the time should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 23000174855.
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