Milton Keynes College students and staff try to help victim after fatal stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed to death in front of students near Milton Keynes College.
Police were called to Chaffron Way just after 1.30pm on Friday (February 11).
The victim, 16, was stabbed near the junction of Palace Square and Rainbow Drive in Leadenhall, and then moved towards the campus where he collapsed on the redway outside.
Healthcare students and a member of staff from the college who were in a class overlooking the redway provided emergency first aid, until emergency services arrived.
The victim was treated at the scene for serious injuries and was then taken to Milton Keynes University Hospital, where he later died.
His next of kin have been informed and specially trained officers are supporting them.
An 18-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Det Ch Insp Andy Shearwood said: “We are carrying out a thorough investigation following this incident at Milton Keynes College.
“My thoughts remain with the family of the victim at this difficult time. They continue to be supported by our officers.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation; however, we are following several significant lines of enquiry.
“A large scene watch remains at the scene of the incident and is likely to remain in place for some time.
“We fully understand that this incident may concern members of the public, and as such they are likely to see an increased police presence while the investigation continues.
“If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to one of our officers.
“A number of people have already come forward to provide information and I am very grateful to them."
He appealed for witnesses to come forward to police.
In a statement, Milton Keynes College said: "We are aware of reports of an incident on the redway next to our Chaffron Way campus.
"Police and ambulance services have been on the scene immediately and we believe the situation to be contained and have therefore not been advised to close the campus at this time.
"We know at this stage that colleagues and students both witnessed the incident and helped to provide emergency first aid, they are being supported by our counselling teams.
"Whilst this incident did not happen on our campus, we do know that the fact it was witnessed by college students will heighten anxiety and feelings of being unsafe.
"We will therefore be increasing leadership presence and security at our Chaffron Way campus next week to help to provide reassurance."