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Shropshire: Boy, 14, among four teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder following man's death

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man.

The four boys, one aged 14 and three aged 15, were among six people arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a man in Shropshire.

A 42-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man have also been taken into custody on suspicion of assisting offenders.

West Mercia Police were called to a footpath near Stonebridge Close, Telford, around 7.20pm on Friday, after reports that a man in his 20s was seriously injured.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance but died later that evening.

Chief Inspector Helen Kinrade said: "We understand this will be extremely concerning to the community.

"We would like to reassure the public the investigation is ongoing and this is believed to be an isolated incident".

Anyone with information is urged to contact 101 quoting reference 615i of 11 June. If you have any information you want to report anonymously you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website.