Deepdale stabbing victim has died in hospital

Police closed off the St Gregory's Road area during Wednesday evening Pic: Blog Preston — Police closed off the St Gregory’s Road area during Wednesday evening Pic: Blog Preston

A 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in Deepdale has died from his injuries.

The teenager, named locally as Sarmad Al Saidi, from Broadgate, was rushed to hospital after suffering serious leg and chest injuries at a house in Chatham Place, off St Gregory’s Road, on December 23.

Police have confirmed the youngster sadly died last night (December 27).

A picture has been released of Sarmad as police confirmed murder charges had now been brought.

Preston Muslim Burial Society tweeted the 16-year-old had died during Sunday evening.

Sarmed Al Saidi from Broadgate (son of Riaz Al Saidi) has passed away. A victim of knife crime at a tender age of 16. May Allah embrace him with His mercy and grant sabr to parents & family. Ameen
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
— Preston Muslim Burial Society (@PMBSofficial) December 27, 2020

Leader of Preston City Council, councillor Matthew Brown, has also paid tribute.

This is such a tragic loss of a young life which could have been avoided. Rest in peace Sarmad. https://t.co/UYJMhBW7bB
— Matthew Brown (@MatthewBrownLab) December 28, 2020