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Detectives launched a murder investigation after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Emmer Green.
Thames Valley police arrested five teenagers in connection with the incident, which occurred in the Bugs Bottom fields, near St Barnabas Road, Gravel Hill, around 3.50pm on Sunday, February 4.
The five teenagers, four boys and a girl, all between the ages of 13 and 14, and from Berkshire, are in police custody this morning after being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
After being called to the area, police found that the boy had suffered stab wounds. He died at the scene.
The child’s family members are aware of and are being supported by specially trained officers, but no formal identification has been made.
Police believe the boy was attacked by three men, who were seen fleeing in the direction of Hunters Chase.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
They can call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111, citing reference 1069 of January 3
BerkshireLive will provide live updates and reactions on the incident throughout the day as the police investigation continues.
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