Family 'utterly heartbroken' after teenage boy from Motherwell stabbed to death in Northampton

Monday, 13 July 2026 12:59

The "utterly heartbroken" family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a stabbing have described him as "such a kind son".

A murder inquiry was launched last Tuesday after Khadeem Parris, from Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, died as a result of a stab wound following an incident at an address in the Abington area of Northampton.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday and remains in police custody, Northamptonshire Police said.

In a statement issued by the force on Monday, the teenager's family said: "Khadeem was such a funny, smiling boy.

"He was always singing, he loved a joke, and he was such a kind son - he had a kindness inside of him.

"He had such strength too. He had coped with such a lot in his young life and he was making plans and so looking forward to the future.

"He was ready and excited to be starting college in August to study to be a plumber and electrician, and really wanted to make the most of the opportunities open to him."

Khadeem was said to have loved playing video games on his PlayStation, and supporting his favourite football team "another passion".

His family added: "Khadeem was an amazing brother to his older brother and younger sister, enjoying play fights and spending time playing computer games together.

"They had fun together and a special handshake marked their friendship and closeness.

"Words can't explain how we feel at this time. We cannot understand it and we are utterly heartbroken at his loss," read the statement.

It added: "Khadeem, we love you, we miss you and you will always be in our hearts."

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Two men, aged 19 and 56, and a 51-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have previously been released on bail pending further inquiries.

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