Police believe the incident was a targeted attack
A 19-year-old man who was fatally stabbed on Sunday night was a student at the University of Northampton . The university made the announcement today, and said UoN was supporting his family and friends. It added that it was unable to name the teenager.
University vice-chancellor Anne-Marie Kilday said: “It is with the deepest sorrow that we learned the victim of this crime was a student at the University of Northampton. While we are not able to name him on the advice of the police at this time, we are offering our help and support to his friends and family, along with our most heartfelt condolences.
"Our priority has always been keeping our students safe, and so the fact this terrible crime happened near to our campus has shocked us all. Now we will focus on helping those members of our community who need it, and assisting the police with their investigation however we can.”
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