Limavady in state of shock following fatal stabbing
17-year-old fatally stabbed in the County Derry town last night
Limavady has been rocked by the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy, it has been claimed.
Blake Newland was attacked in the Woodland Walk area of the County Derry on Friday night.
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.
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of the teenager who was killed as a result of this incident. A young life being cut so short is utterly tragic and I can only imagine what they are dealing with today.
“We know from bitter experience that knife crime can often have tragic consequences and the use of a weapon in this attack is particularly concerning. I would ask for anyone with any information about what happened to come forward to police so that those responsible can be apprehended and brought to justice.”