Two 12-year-olds arrested on suspicion of murder in Wolverhampton

Shawn Seesahai was killed on Monday night.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 15th Nov 2023
Last updated 15th Nov 2023

Detectives investigating the murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton have made two arrests.

Shawn died after being stabbed on open land off Laburnum Road, East Park just before 8.30pm on Monday.

Two 12-year-old boys were arrested last night from their home addresses on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Police patrols have been increased in the area to reassure the community.

DCI Dave Sanders said: "Our thoughts remain with Shawn's family, who have been fully updated with this latest development.

“Our investigation is moving at pace and we continue to encourage anyone with information to contact us.”

The West Midlands Police website said: "Please call us on 101 or via Live Chat quoting log 4878 of 13 November. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 to pass on any information."

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