Stabbing in Wilmington

Malik Jones was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Jakai Dekine, resulting in a life sentence. The verdict came after a brief jury deliberation following closing arguments on Thursday. Meanwhile, Wilmington Police are investigating a separate fatal stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning on Mercer Avenue, where a deceased male was discovered. Authorities have stated that the incident is isolated and ongoing investigations are underway. In a related incident, a man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 64-year-old man from stab wounds in Brampford Speke, Devon, which is also being treated as an isolated matter. Increased police presence has been reported in both Wilmington and Brampford Speke as investigations continue.