A TOTAL of three teenagers have been arrested in Rhyl on suspicion of the murder of a man in the West Midlands.

The boys, a 15-year-old and two aged 16, were arrested at a hotel in Rhyl on Tuesday night (January 31).

They have been brought to the West Midlands for questioning regarding the death of Bailey Atkinson, 20, who was stabbed on High Street, Walsall, in the early hours of Saturday (January 28).

He was taken to hospital, but died of his injuries.

A post-mortem revealed that Atkinson, of Bloxwich, had died of multiple stab wounds.

Police officers were present at the Premier Inn hotel in Rhyl from about 9.45pm on Tuesday.

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Police have carried out search warrants in Walsall as the investigation continues.

Superintendent Pervez Mohammed, of Walsall Police, said: “We’ve had extra high visibility patrols in and around the areas since the awful events of Saturday night, to reassure the public.

“People will see extra officers over the coming days, and we’re working closely with management at pubs, clubs and bars as we continue to work hard to keep the borough safe.”

Speaking at the weekend, Atkinson’s family said: “We respectfully ask for privacy at the moment while we grieve the loss of our beloved boy, Bailey.

“Our kind-hearted and much-loved son, brother and grandson, Bailey was so loved by so many and will be missed so much.

“We request if anyone has any information, they please come forward to help the police with their enquiries to help catch the individuals who have done this and taken away our boy.”

North Wales Police said: "We can confirm that three men were arrested at 9.45pm this evening (Tuesday) at a hotel on West Parade, Rhyl.

"This incident resulted in a significant police presence at the location, including the attendance of armed officers.

"We would like to reassure the public that there are no outstanding suspects and no ongoing threat to the community.

"Police will continue to patrol and provide high visibility presence to suitably reassure the local community."

Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch with West Midlands Police, quoting log 225 of January 28.

You can reach police via the force’s online live chat, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.