Police launch murder probe as boy, 15, dies near West Bromwich shopping centre

A murder investigation has launched after a 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed near to a West Bromwich shopping centre.

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By Isabelle Parkin

Published Apr 8

Last updated Apr 8

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Photographs from the scene, taken by Express & Star photographer Tim Sturgess.

Police were called to New Square, just off New Street, shortly after 9.15pm on Sunday.

Despite the efforts of paramedics at the scene, the teenager was pronounced dead.

Police say they are in the "early stages" of their investigation and have urged anyone with information to get in touch.

A forensic investigator at the scene on Monday morning

DCI Laura Harrison, from the West Midlands Police homicide team, said: "It is a tragedy that yet another young life has been lost as a result knife crime. Our immediate thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends.

“We are at the early stages of our enquiries but we have detectives working hard to identify those responsible and bring them into custody as soon as possible.

"There are several lines of enquiry that we will be following, but we also need people to come forward with information.

“We will be increasing patrols and offering reassurance to the community over the coming days.”