13-Year-Old Stabbed to Death in Oldbury

A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at a house on Lovett Avenue in Oldbury, West Midlands, prompting a murder investigation by local police. Emergency services attempted to provide advanced trauma care but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after their arrival. Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards described the incident as 'absolutely tragic' and stated that specialist officers are supporting the victim's family. The police are actively pursuing leads to identify the perpetrator, with appeals for information from the public. Residents expressed shock over the incident, highlighting the community's close-knit nature and the absence of prior issues. The incident has reignited discussions on the rising concern of knife crime among youth in the area.