A teen who died after sustaining stab wounds has been named by police as 17-year-old Blake Newland. The PSNI confirmed that a murder probe into the boy’s death in Limavady last night, February 2, has been launched, reports Belfast Live.
A man in his 50s has also been rushed to hospital, with injuries that police say are “not believed to be life threatening at this time”.
A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Detectives from the Police Service’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of a boy in Limavady have confirmed the victim was Blake Newland. Blake, who was 17, was from the Limavady area.”
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Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson added: “Police received a report at around 9.35pm last night, Friday 2nd February, that a man in his 50s had been stabbed. 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. 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. We are at an early stage of this murder investigation and officers remain in the area conducting enquiries.
“We are appealing to witnesses or anyone with information to contact detectives on 101 quoting 1924 02/02/24. Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”
In a family notice, Blake Newland is described as “beloved son of Toni Newland and Simon McElwee, loving brother of Kyra and Priah, a much loved grandson of Tony and Dorothy Newland, dear nephew of Arlene, Stacey and Kirsty.”
SDLP councillor Ashleen Schenning said: ““The entire community in Limavady is in a state of shock following this fatal stabbing last night that took the life of a teenage boy and left others injured. This is a quiet and close-knit community where nobody expects something like this to happen on their doorstep.
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of the teenager who was killed as a result of this incident. A young life being cut so short is utterly tragic and I can only imagine what they are dealing with today.”
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She continued: “We know from bitter experience that knife crime can often have tragic consequences and the use of a weapon in this attack is particularly concerning. I would ask for anyone with any information about what happened to come forward to police so that those responsible can be apprehended and brought to justice.”
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