Victim named in Netley murder investigation

A teenager who sadly died in Netley on Wednesday night (December 18) can now be named.

Tawana Choruma was found injured in Station Road around 6.26pm.

The 19-year-old had been stabbed, and despite the best efforts of paramedics he was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Tawana's family are being supported by specialist officers at this time.

Officers from our Major Crime Unit continue to investigate the incident.

We would still like to hear from anyone who was in the area of Station Road Recreation Ground at the time of the incident.

If you witnessed the incident itself, or recall seeing or hearing anything suspicious in the area at the time, please contact us and quote incident number 44240550396.

We would also like to hear from you if you were driving in the area between 6pm and 7pm, and have any dash cam footage.

You can contact us on 101, or via the below link:

https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC24W06-PO1

Alternatively, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website.