Four teenagers including a boy, 15, are arrested over murder

Four teenagers including a boy of just 15 have been arrested over the murder of a 37-year-old who was stabbed in the early hours of the morning.
The man from Manchester passed away in hospital after he was attacked around 3am on Sunday at a home in Prince Edward Avenue in Rhyl, North Wales.

Three other men were treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries, and a 43-year old has also been detained by North Wales Police.


The four boys, aged 15, 16, 16 and 17, and the 43-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder and public order offences, while five others from outside North Wales have been held over public order offences.

Superintendent Sian Beck said: 'This was a shocking incident in which a man has sadly died.

'Our thoughts are with the victim's family at this extremely difficult time.

'We are aware of the impact such a case has on the community, and would like to reassure the public that we are increasing patrols over the coming days.'

This afternoon, North Wales Police were granted extensions of 36 hours by Llandudno Magistrates to question the ten people in custoydy at St Asaph Police Station.

Detective chief inspector Simon Williams added: 'At this time we are not looking for any more suspects as part of the investigation.

'However, I continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to call us on 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 quoting ref V061153.'

'I’d like to thank the public for their support thus far and continue to appeal to anyone with any information which may be relevant to contact us.'










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