Parbold murder probe: Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder

Detectives investigation the brutal killing of a teenager in Parbold have made an arrest this evening.
Alex DaviesAlex Davies
Alex Davies

A 17-year-old has this evening (Friday, May 3) been arrested on suspicion of murder. He is currently in custody.

Officers were called around 5.25pm on Wednesday, May 1, after a body was found in a wooded area off Parbold Hill.

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While formal identification has yet to be carried out, the body is believed to be that of Alex Davies, 18, from Skelmersdale.

Alex DaviesAlex Davies
Alex Davies

Mr Davies was reported missing from home on April 30 but the last confirmed sighting is at about 2pm on Monday, April 29, on Station Road in Parbold, near to the railway bridge.

Mr Davies’ family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Hurst, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “We recognise the impact this investigation has had in the Parbold area and would like to thank the community for its support.

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"We can confirm officers investigating Alex's death have tonight arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder. He is currently in custody.

"This is a truly shocking murder of a young man and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this desperately sad time. Alex was a much loved son and brother and his family are obviously distraught by what has happened.

“I have a dedicated team of officers and staff working on this enquiry.

“We are keeping an open mind for the reason Alex was in the Parbold area. I would appeal to anyone with information which could assist to come forward.

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“We are carrying out CCTV and house to house enquiries in the area to try and piece together Alex’s movements but I need the public’s help as someone out there could hold the key to solving this horrendous crime.

“Furthermore, if you have seen anyone acting suspiciously or any unusual behaviour in the area in recent days, please come forward.

“You may think you are doing the right thing protecting them but if anyone does have suspicions about an individual I would ask them to search their conscience and do the right thing and contact police.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log reference 0460 of May 3rd or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively you can submit information through the major crime web here