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Murder charge after 18-year-old dies in stabbing

Helen Burchell
News imageAmy Holmes/BBC A street in a housing estate with detached houses. There is a line of blue and white police tape stretched across the road and a car immediately behind it.Amy Holmes/BBC
Fariss Kapaga-Fakeer, 18, was found with injuries believed to be stab wounds and died later in hospital

A man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing.

Fariss Kapaga-Fakeer, 18, was found injured at Bradwell Common in Milton Keynes at about 16:20 BST on Sunday and died shortly afterwards in hospital.

Thames Valley Police, who has launched a murder investigation, described him as "a precious son, beloved brother to his two sisters and a friend who is loved by many".

Salim Moludi, 19, of Colne, Tinkers Bridge, has been charged with murder on Wednesday and will appear before Milton Keynes Magistrates' Court later.

News imageAmy Holmes/BBC A street in a housing estate with houses on both sides. There is a line of blue and white police tape stretched across the road and a car immediately behind it on the left.Amy Holmes/BBC
Detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the Eelbrook Avenue area of Bradwell Common at the time to get in touch

A post-mortem examination of the deceased is expected to take place later.

Senior investigating officer, Det Insp Amy Fox, said: "Our condolences, thoughts and support is with the family of Fariss Kapaga-Fakeer at this unimaginably traumatic time.

"The force's thorough investigation continues and searches in the Eelbrook Avenue area of Bradwell Common are coming to a close and although officers will leave the scene, our presence within the area will continue."

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