Four teens being questioned after man murdered in Preston
Lancashire police were granted more time to question them
Last updated 11th Jul 2022
Detectives have been granted more time to interview four people after a man was murdered in Preston.
Police were called around 6.25pm on Friday (July 8) to Raikes Road after a report of an assault.
Emergency services attended the scene and found a man in his 20s with stab wounds to the chest. He was treated by paramedics and taken to Royal Preston Hospital but sadly later died. A post mortem examination gave a cause of death as stab wounds.
Six people were initially arrested by police on suspicion of murder.
A man and woman, both aged 18, have been released no further action.
Two boys aged 16 and two girls aged 16 and 15, all from Preston, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. Officers have been granted more time to question them.
Det Ch Insp Mark Haworth-Oates, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “Firstly, I wish to express my deepest condolences to the man's family and friends. This is an utterly tragic and heart-breaking incident and my thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.
“We now have four people are in custody and we have a dedicated team of detectives working across a number of enquiries.
“I would urge any witnesses, who have yet to speak to 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 that people in the local community may be concerned. These two offences are not linked but the outcome is that two families in Preston have now been left devastated by the impact of knife crime. I would urge to anyone thinking about carrying a knife to seriously consider the consequences – you could end up jailed, injured or killed.
“Local residents will see an increase in patrols in the area and should you have concerns or any information, then please approach our officers who will be on hand to help.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 1135 of July 8.
Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.