Police have named the victim of a stabbing in Limavady as 17-year-old Blake Newland.
Six males have been arrested after police launched a murder investigation.
The teenager died in hospital following a stabbing in the Co Derry town on Friday night.
A man, aged in his 50s, was also taken to hospital following the incident in the Woodland Walk area at around 9.35pm.
In a social media tribute, Blake Newland’s grandfather, Henry McElwee said: “A life taken too soon… You will always be in my heart.”
Limavady SDLP councillor Ashleen Schenning said the stabbing had “rocked” the community.
“The entire community in Limavady is in a state of shock following this fatal stabbing last night that took the life of a teenage boy and left others injured.
“This is a quiet and close-knit community where nobody expects something like this to happen on their doorstep.
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of the teenager who was killed as a result of this incident. A young life being cut so short is utterly tragic and I can only imagine what they are dealing with today.
“We know from bitter experience that knife crime can often have tragic consequences and the use of a weapon in this attack is particularly concerning.”
Appealing for witnesses to come forward, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Gibson confirmed six males had been arrested.
“Police received a report at around 9.35pm last night, Friday February 2, that a man in his 50s had been stabbed,” he said.
“Officers attended and while carrying out inquiries they located Blake, who was also seriously injured with stab wounds in a nearby house.
“Blake was taken to hospital where he subsequently died from his injuries.
“The second injured man was taken to hospital, where he remains for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
“Six males have now been arrested and are currently in police custody assisting with inquiries.”
He added: “We are at an early stage of this murder investigation and officers remain in the area conducting inquiries. We are appealing to witnesses or anyone with information to contact detectives on 101 quoting 1924 02/02/24. Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
