Teenager stabbed to death in city park

Patrols will be stepped up at West Park in Wolverhampton

Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was fatally stabbed in a park.

The incident happened at Wolverhampton's West Park at about 16:30 GMT.

Officers said inquiries were at an early stage and they were working to identify the victim.

Ch Supt Richard Fisher said patrols would be stepped up in the area.

Paramedics arrived at the scene first and called the police.

The youngster was found in a critical condition and declared dead a short time later.

Forensics officers attended the scene

Ch Supt Fisher urged anybody with information to come forward.

"It's absolutely tragic that we have lost another young life to knife crime," he said.

"We have detectives working flat out to find whoever is responsible and bring them into custody as soon as possible.

"We'll be increasing patrols and offering reassurance to the community, and supporting everyone affected, over the coming days."

The location is usually popular with families and dog walkers.

One local man said he had been left shocked by the news.

"I've got two kids and I come here every day," he said. "It's scary to think it happened right on my doorstep."