Thousands raised for funeral of boy fatally stabbed in West Brom
Isaac Brown, 15, was stabbed to death in New Square.
Last updated 15th Apr 2024
Thousands of pounds have been raised to help pay for the funeral of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in West Brom.
Isaac Brown was fatally injured in New Square on Sunday 7 April, and died at the scene.
A GoFundMe page has been launched in his memory, and has so far raised over £3,680.
A note from the organisers said: "I have come together with Isaac’s family as my best friend was tragically taken on the 7 April.
"This GoFundMe is to raise money for his tragic passing. This money will go towards the funeral. #puttheknivesdown".
Two teenagers, aged 13 and 17 from Smethwick, have been charged with Isaac's murder, robbery and possession of a bladed article.
The youths appeared via videolink at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday (12 April), and were ordered to appear at the same court for a further hearing in June.
Adjourning the case, Judge Michael Chambers KC told the boys: "Your case is being adjourned and the next hearing will be on 14 June, when you will be asked if you plead guilty or deny the offences charged.
"In the meantime you must remain in custody, which in each of your cases is youth detention accommodation."
In a tribute, the family of Isaac said they were "unable to understand what has happened".
The family also described him as a "wonderful, loving, kind, happy son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin" who was "fun and mischievous, always smiling and always there to help".