06/07/2015

Teens Arrested Over Boy's Death

Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the "unexplained death" of a 16-year-old in Jersey.

The deceased, who was a resident of St Lawrence, was found unconscious on Rue de Becquet Vincent in Trinity at around 9.45am on Sunday by a member of the public. He was taken to hospital, but later pronounced dead.

The States of Jersey Police confirmed three males have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Two are aged 16, the other is a 15-year-old. It is believed that all four persons are known to each other.

The family of the victim has been informed.

(JP)

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