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Teen Boy Stabbed to Death in Guildford Park, Murder Inquiry Launched

Published 20 January 2026

A teenage boy was stabbed to death in a wooded area of Stoke Park in Guildford, Surrey, prompting a murder investigation by local police. Emergency services responded to the scene off Lido Road around 6:10 p.m. on Monday, January 19, but the boy was pronounced dead despite efforts to save him.

Officers from Surrey Police arrived alongside crews from the South East Coast Ambulance Service and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service after reports of a stabbing. The victim, whose age has not been disclosed, received treatment for serious injuries at the location, known locally as Peacock Wood and Wild Wood Adventure. Members of the public also assisted before medics arrived, but the boy could not be revived. His family has been informed and is receiving support from specially trained officers.

The Surrey and Sussex Police Major Crime Team is leading the inquiry into the circumstances of the incident. No arrests have been made as detectives work to gather evidence and identify those responsible. A police cordon has been established around the wooded area and the end of the car park on Lido Road to secure the site. Authorities anticipate a significant police presence in the vicinity for the...

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