West Yorkshire Police launch murder enquiry after a school boy was stabbed to death in Huddersfield as he left school
In a statement to parents, North Huddersfield Trust School paid tribute to the 15-year-old victim and said the news was “truly shocking for our pupils, your children and our staff”.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 15-year-old was stabbed to death in Huddersfield.
West Yorkshire Police said: “The youth was arrested at an address in Huddersfield shortly before 5am this morning in connection with the incident in Woodhouse Hill, Fartown, yesterday (21st September) afternoon.
“He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing led by detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.”
Emergency services were called to the scene at 2.54pm on Wednesday, following the attack close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School.
The victim, named as Khayri Mclean, received treatment at the scene and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for emergency surgery but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Police confirmed a murder investigation was under way.
Khayri’s school paid tribute, describing him as a “wonderful student”.
In a statement, headteacher Andrew Fell said: “Our deepest sympathies go out to the pupil’s family and friends who must feel completely devastated.
“They have lost a loved one and we have lost a wonderful student from our school community.”
Mr Fell said it was with “enormous sadness” the school was having to tell parents “one of our pupils has tragically lost their life”.
“This is truly shocking news for our pupils, your children, and our staff.”
He said specialist support was being made available for people, and added: “I would urge everyone not to engage in speculation about possible causes or perpetrators and allow police to make their enquiries.”
Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Marc Bowes, said: “Our investigation is still at a very early stage, and we will be carrying out extensive enquiries 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 can contact HMET detectives via 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat quoting crime reference 13220521713.
