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A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed to death at a house party in Colchester.

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Funeral of stabbed teenager to take place today

Jay Whiston was stabbed to death a house party in Colchester. Credit: Family photograph

The funeral of a teenager who was stabbed to death at a party that had been advertised on Facebook is due to take place later today

Jay Whiston, 17, from Clacton, died at a house in Colchester earlier this month. Five teenagers arrested in connection with his death have been released on bail.

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