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Man stabbed to death in Hemel Hempstead | Man stabbed to death in Hemel Hempstead |
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A 21-year-old man died after being stabbed in the centre of Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. | A 21-year-old man died after being stabbed in the centre of Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire. |
The attack, which police are treating as murder, happened in Market Square at about 01:30 GMT on Sunday. | The attack, which police are treating as murder, happened in Market Square at about 01:30 GMT on Sunday. |
Police said the victim, Billy Dove, from Hemel Hempstead, died as a result of a stab wound. The scene has been cordoned off for forensic examination. | |
Two 17-year-old boys from Hemel Hempstead have been arrested on suspicion of murder. | Two 17-year-old boys from Hemel Hempstead have been arrested on suspicion of murder. |
They are currently being questioned. | They are currently being questioned. |
Det Supt Mick Hanlon said: "Investigations are under way but at this stage it is unclear as to exactly what happened. | Det Supt Mick Hanlon said: "Investigations are under way but at this stage it is unclear as to exactly what happened. |
"The area would have been busy at the time and I would ask anyone who has not already spoken to police to call us with information. | "The area would have been busy at the time and I would ask anyone who has not already spoken to police to call us with information. |
"Our thoughts are with the victim's family at this time." | "Our thoughts are with the victim's family at this time." |
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit. | Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit. |
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