UPDATE

Officers investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy in Slough have arrested a third suspect.

On Saturday evening at about 6.30pm, a boy was stabbed in a skate park in Salt Hill Park.

Two 15-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of murder and are in police custody.

A third boy, aged 17, has also now been arrested on suspicion of murder and he is also now in police custody.

Yesterday afternoon, a post mortem has taken place which has given the victim’s cause of death as a stab wound to the chest. His next of kin has been informed and continue to receive support from specially trained officers.

Formal identification of the victim has not yet taken place.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Shearwood of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit said yesterday afternoon: “We have now made three arrests as our murder investigation progresses.

“A scene watch which has been in place at Salt Hill Park will soon be lifted and the park will be re-opened to the public as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone for their patience throughout this.

“I am still appealing for information about this offence, so if you have any details which could be relevant to our investigation, please call 101, quoting reference number 1240 21/9.”

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make a report online.