Preston stabbing: Murder charges after 16-year-old boy dies

Sarmad Al-Saidi died in hospital four days after being stabbed at a house in Preston

Three teenagers have been charged with murder after a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed died from his injuries.

Sarmad Al-Saidi died in hospital after being attacked at a house in Chatham Place, Preston, Lancashire at about 17:40 GMT last Wednesday.

Jamie Dixon, 18, of Clayton Avenue, Leyland, and two boys aged 16 and 17, have appeared before Preston Magistrates Court charged with murder.

They are due to appear at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday.

Lancashire Police said Sarmad was found with stab injuries to his chest and legs.

Mr Dixon and the two other teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had initially been charged with attempted murder as Sarmad fought for life in hospital.

Sarmad Al-Saidi was found injured in Chatham Place, Preston

But these charges were upgraded to murder as he passed away in hospital surrounded by his family.

Det Ch Insp Lee Wilson of Lancashire Police said: "This incident has resulted in a young man losing his life and my thoughts are very much with Sarmad's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

"Sarmad's family have been supported by specially-trained officers throughout this investigation and that will continue."

A 20-year-old man and two women, aged 28 and 36, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have all been released under investigation.

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