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A 16-year-old boy died in hospital after being stabbed at a home in Preston.
Officers were called to an address in Chatham Place at 5.43 p.m. Wednesday (December 23) where the 16-year-old boy was found with stab wounds to the chest and legs.
He was initially treated at the scene, but was later transferred to the hospital where he remains in critical condition with his family at his bedside.
Lancashire Police have now confirmed that he passed away last night (December 27).
The teenager has been named locally as Sarmad Al-Saidi and many have paid their respects to him.
On Thursday (December 24), a 16-year-old from Preston and an 18-year-old from Leyland were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; and a 17-year-old boy from Preston was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
After consulting with the Crown Prosecution Service, Jamie Dixon, 18, of Clayton Avenue, Leyland, was charged last night with attempted murder, along with a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy who cannot be identified for reasons.
Jamie Dixon has appeared before Preston magistrates and has been charged with murder. The two young men have yet to appear in court, but when they do, they will be charged with Sarmad’s murder.
They were due to appear before the Preston magistrates this morning. Lancashire Police have not released any updates regarding the charges since the teen’s death.
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