Murder investigation launched after boy, 13, stabbed to death in horrific attack

West Midlands Ambulance Service alerted officers about the child's condition.

Paramedics were called to the scene after a schoolboy sustained "life-threatening injuries".

A spokesperson revealed: "One ambulance, two paramedic officers, the WMAS Critical Care Car, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a BASICS emergency doctor attended the scene. Upon arrival we found a teenage boy with life threatening injuries."

However, the teenager was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

West Midlands Ambulance Service added: "Ambulance staff administered advanced trauma care at the scene but unfortunately, despite their best efforts nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”

A cordon remained in place late into the evening, with officers approaching residents for further information.

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West Midlands Police will now pursue "active lines of enquiry" to identify who was involved.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "The 13-year-old was treated by paramedics, however, despite their best efforts the boy sadly passed away.

"We have a team of detectives investigating exactly what happened during this tragic incident, and we're following active lines of inquiry to identify who was involved."

Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards, from the force's homicide team, added: "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 can contact police by calling 101, quoting log 3204 of 29/8/24.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.