Three more teens charged with murder after Smethwick teenager's death - bringing total to 13

Three more charged after Zeshan Afzal’s death.

Three more teenagers have been charged following the death of a Smethwick teenager.

West Midlands Police shared that two 18-year-old men, Aaman Khalil and Rehaan Siddique, along with a 17-year-old boy have been charged with murder.

All three are scheduled to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning.

The victim, Zeshan Afzal, aged 18, of Beresford Road, in Smethwick, was found with serious stab wounds after fighting took place in the car park of Jamia Masjid off Oldbury Road on February 20.

A total of 13 teenagers have now been charged with murder since Zeshan Afzal’s death.

West Midlands Police have advised anyone who has not yet spoken to them with information about Zeshan Afzal’s death to call 101 quoting log number 4896 of 20 February.

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