A 16-year-old boy has tragically died after being stabbed near the Orton Centre in Peterborough.

Attack Sparks Arrests

Police were alerted just before 7pm on Sunday, 12 April, following reports of an attack in Riseholme. The teenager was rushed to the hospital but later died from his injuries. Officers have arrested four suspects:

  • A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were both held on suspicion of murder.
  • Two girls, aged 16 and 17, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. One is also charged with possession of a bladed article.

All four remain in police custody as investigations continue.

Police Appeal for Information

Cambridgeshire Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. You can contact them via their website, use the web chat, or call 101 quoting Operation Whitby or incident number 373 from Sunday, 12 April. Alternatively, you can report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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