13-year-old murdered in Sandwell stabbing

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 13-year-old was stabbed in Oldbury, Sandwell.

He was found at a property on Lovett Avenue at around 4pm yesterday (29 August).

He was treated at the scene but succumbed to his injuries.

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.

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