Halifax community in shock after teen is stabbed to death

Halifax murder: Six teenagers held by police as Ovenden stabbing victim named as 17-year-old Jamie Brown

Detectives in Calderdale have launched a murder investigation after the 17-year-old died in the Ovenden area on Saturday night.

Police were called to a report of a disturbance just before 9.30pm in East Park Road in the Ovenden area after a man was reported to have been stabbed.

Halifax murder: 17-year-old boy stabbed to death after 'disturbance'

Officers attended and found two males with stab wounds and a third with a head injury.

All three were taken to hospital for treatment. One of the males with stab wounds, aged 17, died a short time later.

The injuries to the other two are not believed to be life threatening and both are said to be in a stable condition.

Halifax teenager murder investigation: Everything we know so far

Messages of shock and condolences have been posted on the Halifax Courier Facebook page following the incident.

Clair Grundy summed it up in one word: "Shocking."

Deborah Bradley said: "So sad for the family rip young man."

Sandra Holdsworth echoed the views: "Heartbreaking, Rest in Peace young man."

"So so sad what's the world coming to," said Nicola Kitchen.

Kathleen Bentley commented: "So sad condolences to the poor family who have lost their son."

"So sad and so young. Condolences to his family and friends," commented Jane Simock.

Three 17-year-old males have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at this time.

Detective Chief Inspector Jim Griffiths, of the Homicide and Major Enquiries Team, said: “Our enquiries are at an early stage and are continuing, but we believe there were a significant number of witnesses to what happened.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have information to assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 1754 of 27 October.

“Information can also be given by using the live chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website, or by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and breaking incidents in Halifax - join our dedicated Facebook group here.