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Pictured: Harleigh Hepworth who was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton - as police release update on investigation

Police have released a photograph of the 17-year-old boy killed in Wolverhampton on Thursday afternoon.

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Harleigh Hepworth and tributes at the scene in West Park.

17-year-old Harleigh Hepworth, from Staffordshire (believed to be Rugeley), died in West Park after being stabbed at 4.30pm - as families were enjoying an afternoon in the beauty spot.

Pictured: Harleigh Hepworth (West Midlands Police).

Police said on Saturday afternoon that their enquiries are "continuing", adding that detectives are "following a number of lines of enquiry to catch who was responsible for his tragic death."

In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "A cordon around the park has now been lifted but you can expect to see a visible presence in the area as part of our investigation and to offer reassurance.

"A teenager has lost his life and we're working round the clock to get justice for Harleigh and his family.

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