Murder investigation launched after schoolboy, 15, stabbed to death
Lancashire Constabulary and paramedics rushed to Digmoor Road in Skelmersdale shortly after 9pm last night to reports that a teenager boy had been stabbed. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of the emergency services.
The force said the boy's family are being supported by specially trained officers. A 28-year-old man has been arrested and a murder investigation has been launched.A large cordon remains in place this morning . Several police vehicles at at the scene and the footbridge over Digmoor Road is also closed off.
Inspector Simon Pritchard told the ECHO: "A murder investigation is underway following the death of a boy in Skelmersdale. These are very sad and tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with the victim’s family at this time. "Whilst we have made an arrest we would continue to appeal to anyone with information, or who feels they can assist with our enquiries, to come forward. This happened near to a busy dual carriageway, so we’d ask drivers to check their dash cam footage and think back to any unusual activity they may recall from the area.
"It’s important we build a picture of the full circumstances surrounding the incident. We recognise this will have caused some concern in the community but please be reassured incidents of this nature are rare and we have a dedicated team of detectives working on the case."
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