Former teachers and colleagues of Ashley Woolley have told of their devastation after learning of the Chelmsford man's tragic death yesterday.
The teenager, also known as Ash, by friends died in Broomfield Hospital last night, hours after he was fatally stabbed in Oaklands Park yesterday afternoon.
The circumstances behind his death are currently unclear but two people were arrested earlier last night and are currently in custody.
Ashley attended The Boswells School and left in 2012 following the successful completion of his GCSEs.
Headteacher Paul Banks, said: 'We were devastated to learn of the tragic death of Ashley this morning.
"Ashley was a very popular member of The Boswells School community and was well liked by peers and staff alike."
"We are all totally shocked at this news and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
Police are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to contact detectives on 101 or to email scdappeals@essex.pnn.police.uk
