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Arrest over Jordan Watson cemetery murder in Carlisle Arrest over Jordan Watson cemetery murder in Carlisle
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An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the "savage and brutal" murder of 14-year-old boy found in Carlisle cemetery.An 18-year-old man has been arrested over the "savage and brutal" murder of 14-year-old boy found in Carlisle cemetery.
Jordan Watson's body was found in Upperby Cemetery by a dog walker on Tuesday morning.Jordan Watson's body was found in Upperby Cemetery by a dog walker on Tuesday morning.
A post-mortem examination found he died from multiple wounds to the head and neck caused by a sharp implement.A post-mortem examination found he died from multiple wounds to the head and neck caused by a sharp implement.
Cumbria Police said the arrested man was from the Carlisle area and was known to Jordan.Cumbria Police said the arrested man was from the Carlisle area and was known to Jordan.
Det Supt Andrew Slattery said officers working on the case had been shocked by the severity of the attack on the 14-year-old, who lived in Ridley Road in the city.Det Supt Andrew Slattery said officers working on the case had been shocked by the severity of the attack on the 14-year-old, who lived in Ridley Road in the city.
He told a press conference: "Extensive searches have taken place in the area of the cemetery and the surrounding parts of Carlisle.He told a press conference: "Extensive searches have taken place in the area of the cemetery and the surrounding parts of Carlisle.
"At 10.39am this morning a 18-year-old man from Carlisle was arrested on suspicion of Jordan's murder."At 10.39am this morning a 18-year-old man from Carlisle was arrested on suspicion of Jordan's murder.
"However this is one line of inquiry. The investigation is ongoing and we are keeping an open mind about the motive and why indeed this crime took place."However this is one line of inquiry. The investigation is ongoing and we are keeping an open mind about the motive and why indeed this crime took place.
"We would like to hear from anybody who has any information that can assist the investigation in any way."We would like to hear from anybody who has any information that can assist the investigation in any way.
"In particular, anybody who saw or heard anything unusual in the area of the cemetery or anybody who saw Jordan on the 15 June.""In particular, anybody who saw or heard anything unusual in the area of the cemetery or anybody who saw Jordan on the 15 June."
Jordan who was 5ft, of slim build and with brown hair, was last seen wearing a blue and grey hoodie, black Adidas t-shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and grey Nike trainers.Jordan who was 5ft, of slim build and with brown hair, was last seen wearing a blue and grey hoodie, black Adidas t-shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and grey Nike trainers.
The cemetery in Manor Road remained closed as police continued their examinations at the scene.The cemetery in Manor Road remained closed as police continued their examinations at the scene.
Mr Slattery said police believe Jordan was murdered in a secluded part of the cemetery.
He was last seen at a friend's address nearby at 23:00 on Monday before a member of the public spotted his body at 07:45 the next day.
Assistant chief constable Darren Martland said: "Our thoughts are very much with Jordan's family at this tragic time. We are also very much acutely aware of the impact and the nature of Jordan's death, and the anxiety and concerns that may be expressed by the local community.
"I would like to reassure the communities in Cumbria that we will do everything, working with those communities and our partners, to identify the individual or people responsible for Jordan's death and bring them to justice."
Robert Hewson, head teacher of the Gilford Centre, a pupil referral centre which Jordan's attended, said: "All the staff and students at the Gillford Centre are saddened and shocked by the tragic news of Jordan's death. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
"Jordan attended the unit after being permanently excluded from mainstream school in July 2014. He was small in stature but big on personality.
"Everyone at the school is still coming to terms with what has happened and it will take quite some time for everyone to recover from this tragedy."