Officers investigating the murder of an 18-year-old man in Milton Keynes on New Years’ Day (1/1) can now confirm the formal identity of the victim.
Officers were called to reports of an altercation in Walshs Manor, Stantonbury, just before 3am on New Years’ Day and found two men with serious injuries.
Sadly, an 18-year-old man died in hospital, despite the best efforts of medical professionals.
The victim has now been formally identified as Jay Fathers, aged 18, from Milton Keynes.
A Home Office post-mortem examination conducted yesterday (2/1) has ascertained the cause of Jay’s death to be a stab wound to the abdomen.
A 21-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Andy Howard from Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit said: “We are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Jay’s death and I would appeal to anybody who has any information that can assist this investigation to please contact police on 101 or online."
“You can also report 100% anonymously by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. We extend our thoughts and sympathies to Jay’s family, and we would ask that their privacy is respected at this very distressing time.”
