Latest arrest made after 18-year-old fatally stabbed near West Midlands library

Another arrest has been made in connection to the Michael Ababio stabbing case

Another arrest has been made after an 18-year-old man was fatally stabbed near a library.

West Midlands Police said a 29-year-old man was arrested in the Hillfields area of Coventry on Thursday (July 16) on suspicion of assisting an offender, in connection with the death of Michael Ababio.

The man has since been released on police bail as detectives continue to investigate.

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Michael Ababio | Photo: West Midlands Police

Mr Ababio, who was 18, died after being stabbed near Foleshill Library in the city in February.

Detectives said that so far four people have been charged in connection with his death.

The force has asked anyone who may have any information that could help the investigation to come forward.

Contact police by calling 101 quoting log 4185 of February 22.

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