Teen Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Preston
A 16-year-old boy faces murder charges following a deadly stabbing in Preston.
Fatal Assault on Raikes Road
Police rushed to Raikes Road around 6.25 p.m. last Friday (July 8) after reports of an assault. They found a 27-year-old man with serious stab wounds to his chest.
The victim was swiftly treated by paramedics and taken to Royal Preston Hospital but tragically died. A post-mortem confirmed the fatal stab wounds caused his death.
Multiple Arrests Made
Several people have been arrested as the investigation unfolds. After talks with the Crown Prosecution Service, a 16-year-old Preston boy has been charged with murder and is set to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, July 11).
Another 16-year-old boy from Preston has been released on bail until September 3. Two girls aged 15 and 16 have also been bailed until August 5.
Additional Suspect in Custody
A second teenager, a 17-year-old Preston resident, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody as inquiries continue.
