TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death at his home.
Officers confirmed that they had arrested the two this afternoon following Thursday’s attack.
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Two teenagers have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death in his home this weekCredit: SWNS
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The young man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after emergency services arrivedCredit: SWNS
The young man died shortly after being attacked at a property in Oldbury, West Midlands.
It is learned that he was at home at the time of the stabbing.
In memory of the boy, bunches of flowers, stuffed toys and candles were left in front of the address.
His identity has not yet been confirmed.
Now West Midlands Police have confirmed that two suspects, both also teenagers, have been taken into custody.
A police spokesman revealed that they had been arrested “for the murder of a 13-year-old boy”.
They added: “Two boys have been taken into custody today in connection with a fatal stabbing in Lovett Avenue on Thursday.
“They were taken to the police for questioning.
“The family of the deceased 13-year-old boy is aware of the developments in our investigation.
“Our thoughts remain with them at this devastating time.”
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: “We were called to a stabbing at a private address in Lovett Avenue shortly after 4pm on Thursday.
“One ambulance, two paramedics, a WMAS intensive care car, a MERIT trauma doctor and an intensive care paramedic and a BASICS emergency doctor arrived at the scene.
“Upon arrival, we found a teenager with life-threatening injuries.
“Ambulance personnel provided advanced trauma care at the scene but unfortunately, despite their best efforts, nothing more could be done to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.”
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Two suspects were detained for questioningCredit: Alamy
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