Communities across Derry in state of shock following fatal stabbing of teenager
Blake Newland, 17, was attacked in the Woodland Walk in Co Derry this Friday night
Communities across Derry are in states of shock as detectives from the Police Service's Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of a boy in Limavady have confirmed the victim was Blake Newland.
Blake, who was 17, was from the Limavady area.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson said: "Police received a report at around 9:35pm last night, Friday February 2, that a man in his 50s had been stabbed. Officers attended and while carrying out enquiries they located Blake who was also seriously injured with stab wounds in a nearby house.
"Blake was taken to hospital where he subsequently died from his injuries.
"The second injured man was taken to hospital, where he remains for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life threatening at this time.
"Six males have now been arrested and are currently in police custody assisting with enquiries."
Detective Chief Inspector Gibson continued: "We are at an early stage of this murder investigation and officers remain in the area conducting enquiries. We are appealing to witnesses or anyone with information to contact detectives on 101 quoting 1924 02/02/24.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
SDLP Limavady councillor Ashleen Schenning said: “The entire community in Limavady is in a state of shock following this fatal stabbing last night that took the life of a teenage boy and left others injured.
"This is a quiet and close-knit community where nobody expects something like this to happen on their doorstep."