Tennager knifed to death in park as hero bystander tried to save 17-year-old
Police investigating the stabbing of a 17-year-old who was killed in Wolverhampton on Thursday in broad daylight have identified the victim.
West Midlands Police is continuing with investigations today after the tragic death of Harleigh Hepworth who was fatally stabbed in the city's West Park yesterday afternoon. The teenager was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics shortly after officers were called to the park, just before 4.30pm.
It comes as it was revealed a passer-by tried to save Harleigh's life. BirminghamLive reported the bystander attempted to give the teenager CPR as paramedics and air ambulance crews rushed to the scene.
Chief Superintendent Rich Fisher, of Wolverhampton Police, said: "Another young life has tragically been taken by knife crime and our focus is bringing those responsible to justice. We are keeping Harleigh's family updated with this fast-moving investigation and our thoughts are with them at this devastating time.
Police cars at the park in Wolverhampton (Joseph Walshe / SWNS)"We would like to thank the people of Wolverhampton, and particularly those in this area of West Park, who have been coming forward with information following this awful incident. We would ask anyone who's yet to speak to us, but believes they can help, to contact us.
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"We know how destructive and cruel knife crime is and we are working with partners across the city to educate youngsters, support those who are vulnerable, and help our children stay safe. That work will continue as we will not tolerate such violence on our streets."
Chief Superintendent Richard Fisher giving a media update at West Park (Joseph Walshe / SWNS)West Midlands Police confirmed investigations are "moving at pace" today as forensic searches continue in the area, which remains cordoned off this afternoon. Investigators are continuing with door-to-door enquiries and reviewing CCTV from around the location to identify those responsible.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing of a youth in West Park, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, at 4.20pm on Thursday (March 7). Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the MERIT trauma doctor, critical care paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
Investigations are ongoing into the tragedy (Joseph Walshe / SWNS)"Ambulance staff took over care of the patient from a bystander who had started CPR. The youngster was given full advanced life support at the scene, but sadly, it was not possible to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene."
Anyone with information which may assist in enquiries is asked to get in touch via Live Chat or 101, quoting log 3259 of 7 March. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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