A 16-year-old has died, and a murder investigation is now underway.

Police were called to reports of a serious assault on Stratton Road, Gloucester, shortly after 6pm on Wednesday evening (December 15).

One person had been stabbed. The victim was believed to be a teenage male and inquiries began to establish his identity.

Roads in the area were closed and investigating officers are examining CCTV footage and conducting house-to-house inquiries.

Anyone with information or who witnessed anything should contact police on 101 or through their website, quoting incident number 389 of 15 December.

Alternatively, contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers. Reporting is completely anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to £1,000. You can call 0800 555 111 or report information online.