Murder investigation launched after 17-year-old boy is stabbed in Cambridge
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a 17-year-old boy in Cambridge.
It is believed he was stabbed in a targeted attack.
Cambridgeshire police were called by the ambulance service at 2.52pm on Saturday following reports of a stabbing in the vicinity of Logan’s Meadow. The teenager was pronounced dead at 2.56pm.
Det Supt Carl Foster, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “While we are unable to confirm the cause of death until a post-mortem examination has been conducted, we believe the boy was stabbed in a targeted attack.
“We are following several leads and carrying out enquiries to find those responsible, however no arrests have yet been made.
“We believe there were members of the public at the scene who spoke with paramedics but left before our officers arrived. I am directly appealing for these people to make contact with us please.
“I would appeal to anyone with information to get in touch with us as a matter of urgency.”
Ambulances, police cars and a helicopter were seen in the area and Logan’s Meadow bridge was closed off.
Witnesses reported seeing armed police in the vicinity.
Anyone with information should report it online here or via the web chat service and quote Operation Helix.
Those without internet access should call 101.