A 15-year-old boy has become the latest fatal victim of the crippling knife crime epidemic.
The boy was murdered in a skate park at around 6.30pm today after a fight.
Police in in Slough, Berkshire, said he died at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Shearwood, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: “We have launched a murder investigation following this incident and our officers are at the scene carrying out enquiries in order to locate those responsible for this crime.
“I believe that a number of other people were in the skate park at the time this occurred, so I would like to appeal to anyone who saw this incident to come forward, if they have not already done so."
The altercation happened in Salt Hill Park in the centre of Slough.
No arrests have been made in connection with the stabbing.
“I would particularly like to appeal to anyone who has any mobile phone footage of the incident or knows who is responsible for this crime," Detective Chief Inspector Andy Shearwood added.
“If you have any information or footage which you think could help our investigation, please do the right thing, come forward and speak to us.
“I understand that there will be a lot of concern in the community about this offence, but I would like to reassure people that we believe this to be an isolated incident and that a full investigation is underway.
“Members of the public might see an increased police presence in the area, and anyone with any questions should feel free to approach them.”
