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Three teenagers have been charged with murder after a 16-year-old was killed in a stabbing.
Sarmad Al-Saidi was found with stab wounds to the chest and legs when police were called to a home in Chatham Place, Preston. Lancashire, around 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23.
He died in the hospital on Sunday.
Lancashire police said Jamie Dixon, 18, of Clayton Avenue, Leyland, and two boys, 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in Preston Magistrates Court on Monday as defendants. of his murder.
All three were placed on remand to appear at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday.
A 20-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, both from Preston, and a 36-year-old woman from Leyland, were also arrested on suspicion of aiding a criminal, but have since been released under investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Wilson said: “This incident resulted in the loss of the life of a young man and my thoughts are with Sarmad’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“I know this incident has had a great impact on the community and I would like to thank the public for their valuable support with this murder investigation.”
Anyone with information should call the police at 101, quoting registration 0575 from December 24, 2020, or contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555111.
