AN MP and a council leader say Gedling has been left "shocked and appalled" after the fatal stabbing of Joshua Strumskyte.
The 22-year-old, who was from Gedling, was attacked in Wollaton Avenue just before 10.45pm on Tuesday night.
He collapsed in the street after he was seen walking injured out of a pizza takeaway in the road.
People living nearby, paramedics and police rushed to help him, but he died in hospital.
Notts Police are treating his death as murder.
Dozens of floral tributes were left at the scene and several friends paid tribute to Josh, describing him as a "great lad".
Gedling MP Vernon Coaker and John Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council, issued a joint statement yesterday.
"The entire community will be shocked and appalled by this terrible incident," it read.
"The murder of this young man was a dreadful crime and our thoughts are with his family. We urge anyone with information to contact the police.
"Our community in Gedling is strong and united.
"We utterly reject this senseless violence and those who bring it on to our streets.
"We will continue to work with the police, key agencies and local people to tackle crime and ensure our community is safe and secure for everyone."
Joshua was widely named locally on Tuesday, with hundreds of tributes posted online.
Notts Police said yesterday he had been formally identified and named him officially.
A new picture of Joshua, a former pupil of the nearby Gedling School – now the Sherwood E-ACT academy – was also released.
Tributes continued to be posted on Twitter and Facebook yesterday.
Demi tweeted: "RIP Josh, can't get over it such a nice genuine guy! What a cruel, cruel world, will never forget you and all the memories, sleep tight."
Rochelle added: "24hrs since you were taken. We'll treasure the memories. RIP Josh."
A Notts Police spokeswoman said: "Family liaison officers are supporting Joshua's family at this distressing time.
"The investigation is continuing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident."
Two men, aged 18 and 19, who have been arrested in connection with the incident, were continuing to help police with their enquiries yesterday afternoon.
A 17-year-old boy, who was arrested in connection with the incident, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Notts Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
