Stabbed schoolboy, 15, collapses and dies in brother's arms while trying to run home for help
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A 15-year-old schoolboy has collapsed and died in his brother's arms after trying to run home when he was stabbed.
Jacob Abraham has been named as the boy killed in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, last week.
Detectives investigating Thursday’s incident said Jacob was fatally stabbed between 8.30pm and 9.30pm in a service road behind Hurst Drive.
He attempted to run back to his family home but never made it.
He was found collapsed by his older brother and pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, just ten days before he was due to celebrate his 16th birthday, the Hertfordshire Mercury reports.
Detective Chief Inspector Jerome Kent from the Beds, Cambs and Herts major crime unit said: “Jacob left his home just before 8.30pm on Thursday and within an hour he was dead.
“Jacob was just 15 years old and his life has been tragically cut short.
“We know that other young people who knew Jacob will have information about his death and I’m appealing for those people to speak to officers.
“If you do not feel comfortable speaking directly to officers, you can provide information anonymously via our website and there is a webchat option available.
“I would encourage parents whose children may have connections to Jacob to speak to them about providing information to police.
“We are dedicated to identifying those responsible for his death and bringing the offenders the justice.”
A 14-year-old boy from London has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Anyone with information should visit www.herts.police.uk/report call (01707) 355666 or Crimestopers anonymously 0800 555 111.