Three boys arrested over murder of Runcorn teenanger

Three boys are being questioned over the murder of a teenager in Runcorn.

18 year old Eddie O'Rourke was stabbed to death on Friday night while at a birthday party at the Royal British Legion on Castle Road in Halton Village.

Police say three boys aged 15, 16 and 17 are being questioned on suspicion of murder.

Detective Inspector Adam Waller, of Cheshire Police’s Major Investigation Team, said:

“Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and we are working incredibly hard to establish the exact circumstances of what happened."

I would also like to reassure the community that, at this stage, this is believed to be an isolated incident.

“Local officers remain in the area to provide reassurance to the community and anyone with any issues or concerns is urged to speak to them.”

Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may help with their investigation to get in touch.

DI Waller added: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was driving along Main Street or Castle Road at around 8.30pm and thinks they may have dashcam footage of the incident or anything else that may aid our investigation.”

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