Liverpool stabbing: Murder probe after boy, 16, stabbed to death in street in late-night attack
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Police have launched a murder probe after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a street in Liverpool last night.
The teenager was found injured in the Belle Vale area after emergency crews were called to the scene at around 9pm.
He was taken to hospital for treatment, but was tragically pronounced dead at around midnight, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Detectives have now launched a murder probe into the incident.
In a statement in the early hours of today, Merseyside Police said a cordon remained in place and forensic enquiries were under way.
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The force added that officers "will remain in the area to provide reassurance to the community and to gather information".
Police are appealing for anyone who may have helped the boy before paramedics arrived at Belle Vale Road to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Bev Hyland said: "We are in the very early stages of our investigation into this tragic incident in which a young life has been taken. We are working to try and establish exactly what happened last night.
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"I want to appeal to anyone who saw the incident itself, or anything suspicious in the vicinity of Belle Vale Road, and the park opposite Woodholme Court, to come forward.
"We also want to appeal to anybody who stopped to assist and may not have yet spoken to police, and anyone passing through Belle Vale Road who may have dash-cam footage."
The teenager's next of kin have been informed.