Teenage boy dies after being stabbed in woods near park
A teenage boy died after being stabbed in woodland near a park in Guildford, police said.
Officers, along with fire and ambulance crews, were called to the area off Lido Road in Stoke Park at around 6.10pm on Monday.
Surrey Police said the child, whose age was not stated, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family was informed.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Andy Jenkins said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this extremely sad time.
“I know there will be a lot of concern and speculation in the local community following last night’s events.
“I would like to reassure them that our officers are working around the clock to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident, collect as much evidence as possible and identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
“Our investigation is still in its early stages and we are urgently seeking to contact anyone who has any information that could assist our investigations.
“Were you around Lido Road, Parkway and Stoke Park between 6pm and 6.20pm on Monday 19 January?
“Have you seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area or running away from the woods around this time? Any information you have, no matter how small, could be important.”
There is a police cordon around the woodland area known as Peacock Wood and Wild Wood Adventure and at the end of the car park on Lido Road.
Anyone with information can contact Surrey Police on 101 or online quoting PR/45260006995 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.
