Three people have been arrested after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death.
West Yorkshire Police were called to the Kings Mill Lane area of Huddersfield just before 4am on Monday, February 20, following reports of a teenage boy lying on the ground. The 17-year-old had stab wounds and was taken to hospital for emergency treatment but he later died.
Police believe the attack was targeted and have launched a murder enquiry. A total of three people have been arrested in connection with the boy's death including a 14-year-old boy, 19-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man.
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Det Chief Insp Alan Weekes of HMET, who is leading the investigation, said: "Officers are carrying out a number of fast-moving enquiries following a very serious incident in Huddersfield today in which a young man has lost his life. We do believe the attack was targeted and are continuing to hold two males in custody for questioning in what has now become a murder enquiry.
"I am appealing for witnesses and information from the public and would like to speak with anyone who saw the attack on the victim or suspicious activity in the Kings Mill Lane area from about 3.40 am to 4am today or has any footage which can assist enquiries."
Det Supt Stuart Bainbridge of Kirklees Police, said: "Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team officers are patrolling in the Kings Mill Lane area today to reassure residents and specially trained officers are working to support the victim’s family.
"We do recognise the concern knife crime causes in neighbourhoods and have extensive work ongoing across Kirklees with colleagues, including Operation Jemlock, to reduce this kind of offending and take action against those who carry knives. Tackling knife crime remains our number one priority in the District and all necessary resources are being employed to achieve it."
Anyone who has information or footage which could assist enquiries is asked to contact HMET on 101 or by using the live chat service on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting log 0138 of 20 February. Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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