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Murder arrests after boy stabbed in Oxford | Murder arrests after boy stabbed in Oxford |
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A boy has been stabbed to death in Oxford. | A boy has been stabbed to death in Oxford. |
The victim, believed to be aged 16 and from the Birmingham area, was found near a children's playground in Friars Wharf, at 19:55 GMT on Wednesday. | The victim, believed to be aged 16 and from the Birmingham area, was found near a children's playground in Friars Wharf, at 19:55 GMT on Wednesday. |
He was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries, police said. His next of kin have been informed. | He was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries, police said. His next of kin have been informed. |
A 25-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, both from Oxford, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody. | A 25-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, both from Oxford, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody. |
BBC South Today reporter Katharine Da Costa said forensic officers had been focusing on the area around a bridge over the River Thames close to the street. | BBC South Today reporter Katharine Da Costa said forensic officers had been focusing on the area around a bridge over the River Thames close to the street. |
Local resident Kathleen, who has lived on the estate for more than 30 years, said: "I was looking everywhere, I go out early in the morning to work, and [today] I was a bit frightened to go out." | |
Det Ch Insp Andy Howard, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: "I understand that this incident will cause concern in the community, but I would like to reassure people that we are carrying out a full and thorough investigation. | Det Ch Insp Andy Howard, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: "I understand that this incident will cause concern in the community, but I would like to reassure people that we are carrying out a full and thorough investigation. |
"Members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area in the coming days while our officers make inquiries. | "Members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area in the coming days while our officers make inquiries. |
"We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has any information which could relate to it, no matter how insignificant it may seem." | "We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has any information which could relate to it, no matter how insignificant it may seem." |