Teenager dead after broad daylight 'stabbing' as police launch murder probe

Teenager dead after broad daylight 'stabbing' as police launch murder probe Emergency services rushed to Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, with a 19-year-old man taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries A teenager has been found dead with suspected stab wounds after a horror broad daylight attack in Milton Keynes. Emergency services were called to Bradwell Common on Sunday afternoon and a 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital where he later died. The family of the victim have been informed. A person has been arrested as part of the investigation and is being held in police custody. "Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Unit has launched a murder investigation following the death of a 19-year-old man in Milton Keynes," read a statement from the force. "Today (5/7), officers were called to Bradwell Common at 4.23pm by South Central Ambulance Service after they attended and found a man with injuries believed to be stab wounds. The victim was taken to hospital, where he sadly later died. "The man’s next of kin have been informed, however formal identification and post-mortem processes are yet to take place. One person has been arrested as part of our ongoing enquiries and remains in police custody." The statement added: "There will continue to be a visible police presence in the area, and we encourage anyone with concerns to speak with officers at the scene." Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Ailsa Kent of the Major Crime Unit, said that police would like to speak to anyone in the area during the time of the incident and also has encouraged anyone with footage that might be useful to get in touch. She stated: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has sadly died this evening. "We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident and would like to speak to anyone who was in the Eelbrook Avenue area of Bradwell Common, specifically near to or in the playground, between 3:30pm and 4.30pm and witnessed an altercation. "We are also appealing for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from around the redway running parallel to H5 Portway at around that time to review it and please contact us if you believe it may assist our investigation. "No matter how small it may seem, your information could be vital to our investigation." Anyone with information can contact us by calling 101, quoting reference 43260341242. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.