Boy killed after he was stabbed near college ‘in front of horrified pupils and teachers’, as man, 18, held over attack
A BOY was killed after he was stabbed close to a college "in front of horrified pupils and teachers".
Staff at the college today paid tribute to a heroic teacher and healthcare students who battled to save the 16-year-old victim's life.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death in Milton Keynes, Bucks.
Milton Keynes College today wrote on Facebook: "Everyone at Milton Keynes College is devastated to learn that the terrible incident which occurred on the Chaffron Way redway has resulted in a fatality.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of all involved."
The statement thanked police for clarifying the attack had not been on campus, but very close by and thanked them for commending "our incredible staff and students who rushed to help."
The healthcare students were in class when tragedy struck.
The teen was stabbed in a street outside the college, and stumbled back to the premises where he collapsed bleeding on the ground.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “Healthcare students and a member of staff from the college who were in a class overlooking the redway made their way outside and provided immediate first aid, until emergency services arrived.
“The victim was stabbed near the junction of Palace Square and Rainbow Drive in Leadenhall."
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“After being stabbed, he then moved towards the Chaffron Way campus of Milton Keynes College and collapsed on the redway outside.”
An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday is still being quizzed.
Emergency services were called to Milton Keynes College just after 1.30pm following reports of a stabbing.
He was treated at the scene for serious injuries - but he sadly died in hospital later on.
Thames Valley Police said in a statement: "Officers from Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit have launched a murder investigation in Milton Keynes.
"The boy's next of kin have been informed and specially trained officers are supporting them.
"An 18-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been arrested on suspicion of murder."
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Andy Shearwood, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We are carrying out a thorough investigation following this incident at Milton Keynes College.
“My thoughts remain with the family of the victim at this difficult time. They continue to be supported by our officers.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation; however, we are following several significant lines of enquiry.
“A large scene watch remains at the scene of the incident and is likely to remain in place for some time.
“We fully understand that this incident may concern members of the public, and as such they are likely to see an increased police presence while the investigation continues.
“If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to one of our officers."
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The college has offered students support after the incident and confirmed extra security will be working at its Chaffron Way campus.
In a statement, Milton Keynes College said: "We are aware of reports of an incident on the redway next to our Chaffron Way campus.
"Police and Ambulance services have been on the scene immediately and we believe the situation to be contained and have therefore not been advised to close the campus at this time.
"We know at this stage that colleagues and students both witnessed the incident and helped to provide emergency first aid, they are being supported by our counselling teams.
"Whilst this incident did not happen on our campus, we do know that the fact it was witnessed by College students will heighten anxiety and feelings of being unsafe.
"We will therefore be increasing leadership presence and security at our Chaffron Way campus next week to help to provide reassurance."
Cops confirmed they have arrested a teen over the stabbing.
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Students and staff were providing first aid to the victim before emergency services arrived, according to witnesses.
Parents said that their children were escorted home from the college following the ordeal, reports
