Arrest made in Oxford after fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Jaydon Washington James

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A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Coventry.

Jaydon Washington James died in hospital a short time after being attacked in the Wood End area of the city late on Saturday.

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A boy aged 16 was arrested at an address in Oxford and transferred to a police station in the West Midlands for questioning on Thursday, police said.

West Midlands police said two friends of Jaydon’s who were also injured in the attack had been released from hospital.

After the incident, detectives refused to speculate on claims the victim was stabbed “because of his postcode”.

Chief Supt Mike O’Hara, from Coventry police, said: “This is a significant step forward but our inquiries are continuing.

“A teenage boy has lost his life and I would urge anyone with information which can assist our investigation to come forward as soon as possible.”