West Park in Wolverhampton, where the teen was stabbed this afternoon (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)
A teenager has been stabbed to death in a park near the centre of Wolverhampton.
Emergency services were called to the scene at the West Midlands city’s West Park at 4.30pm today.
Paramedics tried to save the boy’s life, but he was declared dead shortly afterwards.
Police said they are working to confirm the victim’s identity and did not provide a specific age.
Ch Supt Richard Fisher of Wolverhampton Police said: ‘It’s absolutely tragic that we have lost another young life to knife crime.
‘Our enquiries are at a very early stage, and we have detectives working flat out to find whoever is responsible and bring them into custody as soon as possible.
‘We’ll be increasing patrols and offering reassurance to the community, and supporting everyone affected, over the coming days.’
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