Boy, 16, found dead after attack as teen, 18, arrested on suspicion of murder
A TEENAGER has died in hospital after being brutally attacked.
Cops last night rushed to Waterson Vale in Chelmsford following reports of a boy, 16, sustaining serious injuries.
The teen was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
In the early hours of this morning, an 18-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Ashley Howard, of Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate said “This is a tragic incident where a 16-year-old child has lost his life.
"We have a team of officers working solidly to determine what has happened here and get justice for his family.
“A cordon has been put in place at Waterson Vale and we are likely to remain there for a while whilst enquiries continue.
"I know that this may cause disruption however it is vital we understand how this incident happened.”
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Waterson Vale or surrounding roads in Chelmsford last night and may have witnessed or heard anything, or anyone who has any further information to contact us to assist with this investigation.”
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