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Hinckley stabbing: Teenager found dead in street | Hinckley stabbing: Teenager found dead in street |
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An 18-year-old man has been stabbed to death in Leicestershire. | An 18-year-old man has been stabbed to death in Leicestershire. |
Police were alerted at 00:55 BST and the man was found injured in Sword Drive, Hinckley. He was pronounced dead at the scene. | Police were alerted at 00:55 BST and the man was found injured in Sword Drive, Hinckley. He was pronounced dead at the scene. |
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. | A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. |
Principal Richard Cahill, of Hinckley Academy, said the victim was a former student and there was "sadness and anger" felt by the community. | Principal Richard Cahill, of Hinckley Academy, said the victim was a former student and there was "sadness and anger" felt by the community. |
He said: "It is tragic and it could have been prevented. There's a sadness his friends, family and the school community feel. | He said: "It is tragic and it could have been prevented. There's a sadness his friends, family and the school community feel. |
"There's also a sense of anger about what a senseless waste it was." | "There's also a sense of anger about what a senseless waste it was." |
Students and staff from the school have left tributes near the scene, including a school tie in a bunch of flowers. | |
One message on a card read: "You will be missed. From all at Hinckley Academy xxx." | One message on a card read: "You will be missed. From all at Hinckley Academy xxx." |
Mr Cahill said: "They felt it was a fitting tribute to come and bring some flowers and a school tie to honour his memory." | Mr Cahill said: "They felt it was a fitting tribute to come and bring some flowers and a school tie to honour his memory." |
He added students and staff affected by the death were being supported and would be offered counselling. | He added students and staff affected by the death were being supported and would be offered counselling. |
Det Insp Jonathan Blockley, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "We are starting to piece together the circumstances surrounding what happened and how this man sustained his injury. | Det Insp Jonathan Blockley, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "We are starting to piece together the circumstances surrounding what happened and how this man sustained his injury. |
"While we have already identified a number of witnesses, it's still important we speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any information as to why it took place." | "While we have already identified a number of witnesses, it's still important we speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any information as to why it took place." |
A police cordon was in place for several hours and a number of roads were closed. Those roads have reopened. | A police cordon was in place for several hours and a number of roads were closed. Those roads have reopened. |
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