Man Charged with Murder in Huddersfield Teen Stabbing

Alfie Franco, 20, faces court today after the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy, as police address misinformation and continue investigations.

A 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the neck on Ramsden Street, Huddersfield, on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Alfie Franco, 20, has been charged with murder and possession of a knife and is set to appear at Leeds Magistrates Court today.
Police confirmed the incident is not gang-related and are addressing misinformation circulating on social media about the case.
A 22-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail.
Local officials, including Alison Lowe, described the incident as a rare but tragic occurrence, highlighting ongoing concerns about knife crime.