Two boys plead not guilty to murdering 13-year-old Jahziah Coke in Oldbury

Jahziah Coke, 13, was stabbed to death in his home in Oldbury.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 1st Oct 2024

Two boys charged with murdering 13-year-old Jahziah Coke in Oldbury have pleaded not guilty.

Jahziah was found with stab wounds in his home on Lovett Avenue in Oldbury at around 4pm on 29 August.

At the time of his death, Jahziah 's mother said: “Jahziah was a very polite, kind and family-orientated young man.

“He was very loving and always smiling. His smile would light up the room. He was very kind-hearted.”

A man in his 40s is also due in court today charged with assisting an offender.

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