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Blake Newland died in hospital after he was stabbed multiple times on Friday night
A 29-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the murder of 17-year-old Blake Newland in Limavady on Friday, February 2, has been released on bail to allow for further investigation.
The teenager died following Friday night's stabbing in the Woodland Walk area of Limavady.
A total of five males remain in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson said: "Police received a report at around 9:35pm last night, Friday February 2, that a man in his 50s had been stabbed. Officers attended and while carrying out enquiries they located Blake who was also seriously injured with stab wounds in a nearby house.
"Blake was taken to hospital where he subsequently died from his injuries.
"The second injured man was taken to hospital, where he remains for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life threatening at this time.
"Six males have now been arrested and are currently in police custody assisting with enquiries."
Detective Chief Inspector Gibson continued: "We are at an early stage of this murder investigation and officers remain in the area conducting enquiries. We are appealing to witnesses or anyone with information to contact detectives on 101 quoting 1924 02/02/24.
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