Police in Kirklees have launched a murder investigation after a 16-year-old boy tragically died following a stabbing incident in Huddersfield yesterday.
Emergency services were called to Ramsden Street, located in the town centre, around 2:45 pm on Thursday, April 3, after reports of a stabbing. Officers attended the scene and found the teenage victim with a serious injury to his neck. He was immediately taken to hospital, but despite medical efforts, he sadly died from his injuries.
Arrests Made
Following the incident, police arrested a 20-year-old man from Kirkburton on suspicion of murder. In addition, a 22-year-old man from Kirkburton and a 20-year-old woman from Huddersfield were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three individuals remain in police custody for questioning.
The police continue their efforts to establish the full circumstances of the incident, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.