A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 12-year-old died in a brutal stabbing in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police reported that the boy was discovered with serious injuries near Scribers Lane, Hall Green, just after 3pm on Tuesday.
The boy was swiftly taken to hospital but died from his injuries, the force added.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
West Midlands Police said in a statement: “We are continuing to appeal for any information which could help in our investigation.
“We have set up our major incident public portal (MIPP) where members of the public can submit photos or video evidence.”
Detective Inspector Joe Davenport, from the West Midlands Police major crime unit, said that the force was “urgently reviewing CCTV” and speaking to witnesses to understand “what happened and why, and who was responsible”.
Police have requested anyone in the area who might have been a witness or recorded any of the events to reach out as soon as possible.
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The horrific stabbing took place on the very same day that MPs were told the current ban on knife sales to under-18s has not been effective following the Southport attack last July.
As it stands, the sale of knives with a fixed blade of over three inches long to anyone below the age of 18 is illegal in England and Wales - if the law is breached, retailers face possible fines or even prosecution.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has revealed that Southport murderer Axel Rudakubana was “easily able to order a knife on Amazon”, even as a 17-year-old with previous convictions over violence.
In the Commons, Cooper told MPs: “That’s a total disgrace and it must change. So, we will bring in stronger measures to tackle knife sales online in the Crime and Policing Bill this spring.”
Just yesterday, an MP from the West Midlands demanded that the Government help to combat the issue of knife crime in the area in the House of Commons.
Having spoken with young people and families affected by knife crime, as well as a criminal involved in a knife attack, MP for West Bromwich Sarah Coombes said: "A young person told me: gang violence and knife crime is getting worse in my area. We need more youth centres and funding to help stop this.
"Perhaps the most important thing is education, early intervention and constant support for young people who could get caught up in violence," she concluded.
The Labour MP said that there is a wider impact to knife crime "on communities and businesses in the town centre", adding that it was her responsibility to speak up on these issues.
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West Midlands Police reported that the boy was discovered with serious injuries near Scribers Lane, Hall Green, just after 3pm on Tuesday.
The boy was swiftly taken to hospital but died from his injuries, the force added.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
West Midlands Police said in a statement: “We are continuing to appeal for any information which could help in our investigation.
“We have set up our major incident public portal (MIPP) where members of the public can submit photos or video evidence.”
Detective Inspector Joe Davenport, from the West Midlands Police major crime unit, said that the force was “urgently reviewing CCTV” and speaking to witnesses to understand “what happened and why, and who was responsible”.
Police have requested anyone in the area who might have been a witness or recorded any of the events to reach out as soon as possible.
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The horrific stabbing took place on the very same day that MPs were told the current ban on knife sales to under-18s has not been effective following the Southport attack last July.
As it stands, the sale of knives with a fixed blade of over three inches long to anyone below the age of 18 is illegal in England and Wales - if the law is breached, retailers face possible fines or even prosecution.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has revealed that Southport murderer Axel Rudakubana was “easily able to order a knife on Amazon”, even as a 17-year-old with previous convictions over violence.
In the Commons, Cooper told MPs: “That’s a total disgrace and it must change. So, we will bring in stronger measures to tackle knife sales online in the Crime and Policing Bill this spring.”
Just yesterday, an MP from the West Midlands demanded that the Government help to combat the issue of knife crime in the area in the House of Commons.
Having spoken with young people and families affected by knife crime, as well as a criminal involved in a knife attack, MP for West Bromwich Sarah Coombes said: "A young person told me: gang violence and knife crime is getting worse in my area. We need more youth centres and funding to help stop this.
"Perhaps the most important thing is education, early intervention and constant support for young people who could get caught up in violence," she concluded.
The Labour MP said that there is a wider impact to knife crime "on communities and businesses in the town centre", adding that it was her responsibility to speak up on these issues.
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