Police launch murder investigation after teenager stabbed to death in Wolverhampton park

Police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch. Credit: BPM Media

A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed to death in a park in Wolverhampton.

Paramedics called police to the scene at West Park just before 4:30pm on Thursday 7 March. The teenage boy was declared dead shortly afterwards.

West Midlands Police say they're working to confirm his identity, and are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

West Park has been cordoned off and passers-by reported seeing a "big police presence", including armed cops. The Midlands Air Ambulance also attended the scene.

Police were called to the scene by paramedics on the afternoon of Thursday 7 March. Credit: BPM Media

Chief Superintendent Richard Fisher 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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