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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.

Police at the bridge at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography
Police at the bridge at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography

It is believed he was stabbed in a targeted attack.

Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography
Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography

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.

Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography
Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography

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.

Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography
Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography

“We are following several leads and carrying out enquiries to find those responsible, however no arrests have yet been made.

Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography
Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography

“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.

Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography
Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography

“I would appeal to anyone with information to get in touch with us as a matter of urgency.”

Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography
Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography

Ambulances, police cars and a helicopter were seen in the area and Logan’s Meadow bridge was closed off.

Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography
Police at the scene at Logan’s Meadow. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography

Witnesses reported seeing armed police in the vicinity.

Logan's Meadow, Cambridge, murder scene. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography. (60775682)
Logan's Meadow, Cambridge, murder scene. Picture: Geoff Robinson Photography. (60775682)

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.



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