25/09/2007

Police Continue To Question Father Over Boy's Fatal Stabbing

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a four-year-old boy in Huddersfield at the weekend are continuing to question his father.

Ryan Hawkins died after being stabbed at a house in Royd Street in Slaithwaite around 1pm on Sunday. A post-mortem revealed that he died from multiple stab wounds.

His 14-year-old sister Donna was also taken to the same hospital, suffering from multiple stab wounds. She underwent surgery and is now in a serious, but stable, condition.

Chris Hawkins, 47, was arrested on Sunday night, along with another 30-year-old man. He was released without charge on Monday night.

West Yorkshire Police have appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

(KMcA)


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