Boy, 13, and two men arrested after woman stabbed to death

A 13-year-old boy and two men have been arrested after a 25-year-old woman was stabbed to death.

Police said the woman was knifed near St George’s Way in Rushden, Northamptonshire, at around 8.30pm on Saturday.

Despite receiving treatment from paramedics, the victim died at the scene, a force spokesman said.

Both the boy and a 27-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident and are in police custody.

A second 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is also in custody.

Police said on Sunday that a cordon in Wellingborough Road, which connects to St George’s Way, would be in place for the rest of the day, with drivers advised to avoid the area.

Increased police patrols will also be on the streets to help reassure the local community.

Detective Inspector Pete Long said: ‘This was an extremely tragic incident in which a young woman has lost her life and I want to reassure people that we are doing all we can to bring those responsible to justice.

‘A large team of detectives have been working on this case around the clock and a number of lines of enquiry are being pursued as part of this fast-paced investigation.

‘This incident has really shocked the Rushden community, many of whom were on the scene last night, and I would ask anyone who was there and saw what happened to please come forward with your information.

‘Likewise, if anyone has any information about last night’s events or any dashcam footage of thearea at the time, please come forward.

‘Anyone with information can contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.’