'Our world has been turned upside down:' Family tribute to man, 18, stabbed to death in Leicester

An 18-year-old who died following a stabbing in the New Parks area of Leicester has been named as Codie Bambrick.

Officers were called to Glazebrook Road following a report a man had been stabbed shortly before 1.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 22 May).

Emergency services attended and found Codie, but he was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

A post-mortem examination has confirmed that he died as a result of a stab wound.

In a statement, Codie’s family said: “Words can’t describe the grief we’re feeling. In the last day or so, our world has been turned upside down. Codie was loved by all of us and will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

“We’d urge anyone who can help police with their investigation to contact them. While we’re grateful to the support we’ve received since we received this terrible news, we’d ask that our privacy is respected at this time.”

Two boys, aged 17, have been charged with Codie's murder.

The teenagers, who cannot be identified due to their age, have also been charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm and conspiracy to commit violent disorder.

They are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday 25 May).

A third 17-year-old has been charged with violent disorder, assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to another person and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He is also due to appear at the same court today.

A 38-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man who were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in connection with the incident have been released on bail.

A 52-year-old man was previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with the incident and was later released under investigation.

Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries across the New Parks area, while teams from the West Leicester Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA) are continuing to carry out reassurance patrols.

Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) major crime team, said: “While a number of people have been spoken to, we are continuing to appeal for information to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

“I’d urge anyone who can help – particularly anyone with doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage – but who has not yet contacted police to do so.

“I firmly believe there’s people in the local community who’ll be able to help. Anything you can tell us could assist us with our investigation.

“You can contact us in a number of ways, including anonymously if you don’t want to provide your details.”

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