Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder of 17-year-old Harleigh Hepworth in Wolverhampton park

Harleigh Hepworth, 17, from Staffordshire, was discovered with fatal wounds at West Park Credit: West Midlands Police

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was fatally stabbed at Wolverhampton’s West Park.

Harleigh Hepworth, 17, from Staffordshire, was discovered with fatal wounds at West Park last Thursday (7 March), at around 4.30pm.

A boy was arrested on Saturday 9 March, and he is currently in custody as enquiries continue.

West Midlands Police said: "A teenager has lost his life and we're working round the clock to get justice for Harleigh and his family.

"We continue to work tirelessly with partners to steer young people away from violence with weapons."

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