Investigation continues into murder of teenager in Wolverhampton

Harleigh Hepworth was fatally stabbed on Thursday in West Park.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 10th Mar 2024
Last updated 10th Mar 2024

West Midlands Police are continuing enquiries into the death of 17-year-old Harleigh Hepworth in Wolverhampton's West Park are continuing.

The teenager from Staffordshire was fatally stabbed at around 4.30pm on Thursday.

Officers are following a number of lines of enquiry to catch who was responsible for his tragic death.

A cordon around the park has now been lifted but residents can expect to see a visible presence in the area as part of police's investigation and to offer reassurance.

Police are working round the clock to get justice for Harleigh and his family.

Anyone with information which can assist enquiries is asked to get in touch via Live Chat, or call 101, quoting log 3259 of 7 March at West Midlands Police.

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