Sixth teenager charged over death of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside Smethwick mosque
Another teenager has been charged over the stabbing murder of Zeshan Afzal two weeks ago.
West Midlands Police have charged a sixth teenager with the murder of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal, who was fatally stabbed outside the Jamia Masjid mosque, on Oldbury Road, Smethwick, on February 20.
A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to their age, has become the sixth youth to be charged with murder and is due to appear before Wolverhampton Youth Court tomorrow.
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A 16-year-old boy, who was also arrested, has been bailed pending further enquiries.
West Midlands Police have already charged five other teens over the death of Zeshan, who was found seriously injured following a disorder just before 9pm on February 20.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We've charged another teenager over the murder of Zeshan Afzal, who was fatally stabbed in Smethwick two weeks ago.
"The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to their age, is due to appear before Wolverhampton Youth Court tomorrow."
Zeshan's funeral took place at the Jamia Masjid on Sunday (March 1).
The police investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with the force asking anyone with information which could help them get justice for Zeshan and his family.
The spokesperson added: "We've already charged five other teens over the death of 18-year-old Zeshan, who was found seriously injured in Oldbury Road.
"This remains a very active investigation, but we still need to hear from anyone with information which could help us get justice for Zeshan and his family."
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via their 101 number, or on their Live Chat service, quoting reference 4896 of 20 February.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 55511.
