13-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Oldbury

A murder investigation is underway following the fatal stabbing of a 13-year-old boy in Oldbury, West Midlands. Police were called to a home on Lovett Avenue at 4pm on Thursday where paramedics treated the boy, but he succumbed to his injuries. Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards described the incident as 'absolutely tragic' and confirmed that specialist officers are supporting the boy's family. A team of detectives is actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend those responsible. The community has been urged to provide any information via police channels or anonymously through Crimestoppers.