Teenage boy, 15, stabbed to death in Bolton is named
The teenager was taken to hospital with several stab wounds but later died from his injuries
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Police at the scene in Bolton today (Image: ABNM Photography)
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A teenage boy who was stabbed to death in Bolton this morning has been named as Reece Tansey.
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of the 15-year-old in Bolton this morning. Police were called at around 4.43am on Tuesday to a report of a stabbing on Walker Avenue, Bolton. The boy was taken to hospital with several stab wounds but died from his injuries, despite the best efforts of emergency services. The victim had knocked on the door of a nearby house for help following the incident. No arrests have yet been made and detectives are carrying out a number of lines of enquiry. Detective Superintendent Chris Bridge, of Wigan and Bolton Districts said: This incident will understandably be a huge shock to the community and our thoughts are with the boy s family at this awful time.
Teenager killed in stabbing horror, police launch murder investigation
The 15-year-old knocked on the door of a house for help after being stabbed - but died on the way to hospital
A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was stabbed to death in Bolton.
Police said they were called to Walker Avenue in Great Lever just before 4:45am this morning.
A teenage boy was taken to hospital with several stab wounds but later died from his injuries Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
No arrests have yet been made.
A large cordon is in place with a number of streets having been taped off including Walker Avenue, Lowick Avenue, Linstead Avenue, and Royland Court.