21/05/2007

Teenager stabbed to death in Blackpool

A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in Blackpool.

It is understood that the teenager, who has not been named, was found in Cockerham Walk in Grange Park, Blackpool in the early hours of Monday morning.

It is believed that he died from a single stab wound to the chest.

A 26-year-old man was also found at the scene, suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, where he is in a stable condition. His injuries are not understood to be life threatening.

Police are expected to question him about the incident later.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Esseen said: "We've launched a murder investigation and are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen anything to come forward.

"We realise an incident took place in the early hours of this morning, but we believe someone may have seen something.

"The 16-year-old received a single stab wound and was dead at the scene. A 26-year-old man has been taken to the Vic suffering from stab wounds, but his injuries are not serious."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 01253 293933 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA/JM)


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