Skelmersdale murder probe after 15-year-old boy stabbed

A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in Lancashire.

The boy was pronounced dead after officers were called to Digmoor Road, in Skelmersdale, at about 21:00 BST on Thursday.

Lancashire Police said a murder investigation has been launched and a 28-year-old man has been arrested.

Insp Simon Pritchard said it was a very "sad and tragic" situation and appealed for any witnesses or people with dash cam footage to get in touch.

Neil Furey, Labour councillor for Old Skelmersdale, told BBC North West Tonight he was shocked by what had happened and offered his condolences to the family.

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