West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was fatally stabbed at an address in Oldbury.
Police were called to a property on Lovett Avenue at around 4pm yesterday (29 August) by the ambulance service.
The 13-year-old was treated by paramedics, however, despite their best efforts the boy sadly passed away.
Police have a team of detectives investigating exactly what happened during this tragic incident; and are following active lines of enquiry to identify who was involved.
Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards, from the force’s Homicide Team, said: “It’s absolutely tragic a young life has been lost.
“We have specialist officers who will be supporting the family of the boy.
“We have detectives working flat out to find whoever is responsible and bring them into custody as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat or 101, quoting log 3204 of 29/8/24.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
