Police launch murder probe after teenager stabbed to death in street

Police are hunting a knifeman after a teenager was stabbed to death in the street.

Emergency services were called to Heanor Road in Ilkeston, Derbys., to reports of a stabbing at 8.20pm last night (Sat)

An 18-year-old man was found in the road with a knife wound and despite the efforts of paramedics he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Derbyshire Police has launched a murder investigation and urged any witnesses or those with information to get in touch.

A police spokesperson said: "The teenager’s family have been made aware and our team of specially trained officers are supporting them at this difficult time.

"A homicide investigation has been launched and is being led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit."

Detective Chief Inspector Claudia Musson said: “The investigation is very much in its early stages, and we are urging anyone with information, that may assist with our enquiries, to contact us as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force quoting incident number 940 of December 28.