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Boy, 15, arrested after death of Moffat teenager Calum Lumb

by Cumbria Crack
06/03/2018
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[P]olice Scotland have named the Moffat teenager who died on Monday 5 March 2018 as Calum Lumb, 17, from High Street in the town.

Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances surrounding his death, which is being treated as suspicious.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in relation to the matter.

About 8.48pm on Monday 5 March 2018 emergency services were contacted after a 17-year-old boy was found unconscious at an address in Moffat.

The boy was removed to Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary where he was later pronounced dead.

Enquiries into the death, which is being treated as suspicious are at an early stage.

Police Officers are currently at the scene in Moffat High Street and a full investigation is underway.

Local Policing Commander Chief Inspector Stephen Stiff said: “Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries in the Moffat area into the circumstances surrounding this tragic death and we will continue our patrols around the town to provide reassurance to the local community.

“I can say at this stage we are not looking for anyone else in relation to this matter and the public should be reassured that their safety is a priority for Police Scotland.

“I would again stress that there is no danger whatsoever to the local community in the aftermath of this dreadful incident.

“Officers remain in position at scene and will do for some time. A forensic examination of the property is currently underway.”

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to call police at Dumfries on the 101 number quoting incident number PDG 0046370318.

Anyone wishing to pass information whilst remaining anonymous is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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