IRELAND – A 17-year-old boy has died after being stabbed to death during a fight on a housing estate.
Blake Newland was attacked at around 9.35pm on Friday night on Woodland Walk in Limavady, County Londonderry.
Another man in his 50s was also rushed to hospital where he is being treated injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.
Police’s Actions so far
Six men have been arrested and are now in police custody while enquiries into the incident continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland said: ‘Police received a report at around 9.35pm last night, Friday 2nd February, that a man in his 50s had been stabbed.
Officials Tried to Save Him
‘Officers attended and while carrying out enquiries they located Blake who was also seriously injured with stab wounds in a nearby house.
‘Blake was taken to hospital where he subsequently died from his injuries.
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‘The second injured man was taken to hospital, where he remains for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life threatening at this time.
‘Six males have now been arrested and are currently in police custody assisting with enquiries.’
One male neighbour told the BBC that Blake was a ‘lovely young guy’ and said the teenager often played football with younger children on the estate.
