A man suspected of murdering a teenager in Swindon has been released after questioning, police have announced.

Owen Dunn was 18 years old when he was fatally stabbed on the afternoon of Sunday, December 4, in Haydon End.

The incident occurred at around 1.30pm at the junction of Mazurek Way and Torun Way.

Police were called to the scene and closed the road for several hours while investigating.

Both a 20-year-old and a 14-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of murder, but the former has now been released under investigation.

Detectives continue to question the 14-year-old.

An official statement from Swindon Police said: “We are continuing to question a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in north Swindon on Sunday.

“Officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Mazurek Way, Haydon End around 1.30pm in which an 18-year-old man from the town died.

“A 20-year-old man, also arrested on suspicion of murder shortly afterwards, has now been released under investigation.

“The victim's next of kin have been informed although formal identification has not yet taken place.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker, of the Murder Crime Investigation Team said: “This is a fast-paced investigation, and we are exploring many lines of enquiries.

"We recognise this will have had a huge impact on the local community and we are heartened by the large number of people who are coming forward with information to help with our enquiries.

Please do get in touch, even the most seemingly insignificant piece of information can sometimes be a vital element in our investigation.”

If you have more information, you can contact the police on 101, quoting Operation Glendale, or anonymously with CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

The death of Owen has sent shockwaves through the Haydon End community.

As police continue investigating the suspected murder, people living nearby have spoken to the Adver about the tragic attack.

Mark Jefferies said: "I've lived here since the estate was new, 22 years, and I've never seen anything like this happen before.

"Sunday was manic, there were so many police everywhere until late at night.

"An 18-year-old lad's life has been cut short, three weeks before Christmas. It's shocking and awful, and you don't expect it on your doorstep.

"This has got to stop. These young lads have to stop carrying knives, though I'm not sure what the answer is."

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