A 15-year-old schoolboy has died after being stabbed in Huddersfield as police launch murder investigation
West Yorkshire Police said the unnamed teenager had died after being taken to hospital in a critical condition.The attack took place close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School.Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Marc Bowes said: "Our investigation is still at a very early stage, and we will be carrying out extensive inquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident that has resulted in the absolutely senseless loss of a young life.
"We recognise that an incident of this nature will cause understandable shock and concern in the community, and we are working closely alongside our colleagues at Kirklees district who are increasing their presence in the area to reassure people and keep them updated as our investigation progresses. "We have already identified a number of witnesses to the incident itself but would still like to hear from anyone who has any information that could assist the investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to contact HMET detectives via 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting crime reference 13220521713.
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