Four teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old in Northampton.
Liam Hunt was stabbed in the neck at Aldbury Court near St George’s Street late on Tuesday afternoon. Police were called to the scene and he was taken to hospital but died.
A 16-year-old boy, two 17-year-old boys and an 18-year-old were held by Northamptonshire police following the stabbing. They are due to appear before magistrates in Wellingborough on Saturday.
A fifth suspect, a 15-year-old boy, has also been arrested on suspicion of murder.
In a statement confirming five people had been taken into custody, Ch Insp Lara Alexander-Lloyd said: “Liam Hunt sadly died following an assault. We can confirm that he suffered a fatal stab wound. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Liam.
“We have arrested five people on suspicion of murder – four of them remain in custody.
“This is a tragic loss of a young life. We would like to assure the community and partners that we will listen to and address any concerns they may have.”
Alexander-Lloyd said that police were “working tirelessly on this isolated and tragic incident”.
Flowers have been laid at the scene where Hunt was attacked, and friends have paid tribute to a “genuine, nice guy”.
James Wilkin, 18, told the Northamptonshire Telegraph: “He was a nice lad to be around. He never did anyone any wrong. We were good friends since year 7. He was just an all-around nice, genuine guy. It’s just such a shame he’s gone.”
A message left at the scene read: “Liam, sadly missed, always remembered.”