05/02/2024
Limavady Murder Victim Named As 17-Year-Old Blake Newland
A 17-year-old boy murdered in a stabbing in Limavady on Friday, 02 February has been named by the PSNI as Blake Newland.
At around 9.35pm last Friday night, police responded to a report that a man, aged his 50s, has been stabbed in an incident in the Limavady area. Investigating officers discovered Blake in a nearby house, seriously injured with stab wounds. 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.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson said: "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 www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
At around 9.35pm last Friday night, police responded to a report that a man, aged his 50s, has been stabbed in an incident in the Limavady area. Investigating officers discovered Blake in a nearby house, seriously injured with stab wounds. 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.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson said: "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 www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
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