Pair aged 33 and 25 are in custody after 16-year-old victim, found with stab wounds at Friars Wharf, later died in hospital

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A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy died from stab wounds.

Police were called to Friars Wharf in Oxford at 7.55pm on Wednesday, but despite the best efforts of paramedics, he later died in hospital.

A Thames Valley police spokesman said a 33-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, both from Oxford, remained in custody for questioning.

The next-of-kin of the victim, who is from the Birmingham area, have been informed, he added.

“Officers remain in the area, and a scene watch has been put in place while an investigation is carried out,” the spokesman said.

DCI Andy Howard said: “We are in the early stages of this investigation, but we have already made two arrests.

“I understand that this incident will cause concern in the community, but I would like to reassure people that we are carrying out a full and thorough investigation.

“Members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area in the coming days while our officers make inquiries.

“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has any information which could relate to it, no matter how insignificant it may seem.

“If you have any details which you think could help our investigation, please call the Thames Valley police non-emergency number on 101.”