The victim, who died last Friday (July 8) after suffering severe stab wounds to the chest, is now named Hiwa Saleh Ali Khani.
A 16-year-old boy went to court on Monday accused of his murder
He made no statement and was arrested.
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What happened on Raikes Road in Preston?
Police were called around 6:25 p.m. Friday on Raikes Road following a report of an assault.
Paramedics and officers rushed to the scene and found the 27-year-old Preston man with stab wounds to the chest. He later died at the hospital.
Who has been charged and arrested?
A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder after a stabbing in Preston (Credit: Google)
A 16-year-old, who cannot be cited for legal reasons, appeared in Preston court of law on Monday. He was detained until Tuesday.
Several people were also arrested on suspicion of murder. Another teenager, also 16, from Preston has been released on bail until Sept. 3, and two girls, ages 15 and 16, both from Preston, have been rescued until Aug. 5. Another teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The 17-year-old, from Preston, is now in custody.
What did the police say?
Detective Chief Mark Haworth-Oates, of the Lancashire Police Chief Investigation Team, said: “First of all, I want to express my deepest condolences to the man’s family and friends. This it ‘s a totally tragic and heartbreaking incident and my thoughts are with them at this difficult time. “I urge witnesses, who have not yet spoken to the police, to come forward and tell us what they know.
“This is the second fatal stabbing in Preston in the last month and I understand people in the local community may be concerned.” These two crimes are unrelated, but the result is that two Preston families have been devastated by the impact of knife crime. I urge anyone thinking of carrying a knife to seriously consider the consequences: you could end up imprisoned, injured or murdered.
Anyone with information can contact police at 101 citing record 1135 of July 8th. Crimesstoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.