Smethwick mosque murder: Further arrests made and charge made following death of Zeshan Afzal, including 13 year-old
Three more teenagers, including a 13 year-old, have been arrested this morning (Wednesday) over the murer of Zeshan Afzal outside a mosque in Smethwick
West Midlands Police has made three further arrests, including a boy aged 13, and a charge following the death of Zeshan Afzal outside a mosque in Smethwick during Ramadan.
Zeshan, 18, died after being stabbed outside the Jamia Masjid mosque Oldbury Road on February 20.
A spokesperson for WMP said: “Our investigation is continuing at pace, and our thoughts remain with Zeshan’s family.”
Yesterday, a 17-year-old boy, who can’t be named because of his age, was charged with murder.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today .
Since Zeshan’s death police have charged a total of seven teenagers with murder.
Thee further teenagers arrested
A further three teenagers, a 13-year-old boy and two 17-year-old boys, have been arrested this morning on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody for questioning.
A spokesperson for WMP added: “This remains an active investigation, and we are still appealing for anyone with information or footage to please get in touch.
“You can contact us on 101 quoting log number 4896 of 20 February. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55511.
“You can continue to submit mobile phone or dash cam footage here.”
