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| Teen arrested after boy, 12, dies in stabbing | Teen arrested after boy, 12, dies in stabbing |
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| West Midlands Police is appealing for information, including photo and video evidence | West Midlands Police is appealing for information, including photo and video evidence |
| A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the death of a 12-year-old boy who was stabbed in Hall Green, Birmingham, on Tuesday. | A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the death of a 12-year-old boy who was stabbed in Hall Green, Birmingham, on Tuesday. |
| The victim was found with serious injuries near Scribers Lane, shortly after 15:00 GMT. | The victim was found with serious injuries near Scribers Lane, shortly after 15:00 GMT. |
| He was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries. | He was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries. |
| West Midlands Police is appealing for information, as well as photo and video evidence. | West Midlands Police is appealing for information, as well as photo and video evidence. |
| The force said the boy's family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers. | The force said the boy's family had been informed and were being supported by specialist officers. |
| Det Insp Joe Davenport said: "If you were in the area at the time and saw what happened, or think you may have captured any part of what happened on dashcam or mobile phone, it's vital you get in touch." | Det Insp Joe Davenport said: "If you were in the area at the time and saw what happened, or think you may have captured any part of what happened on dashcam or mobile phone, it's vital you get in touch." |
| Scribers Lane is a long and busy road, surrounded by houses, shops and local schools, in the suburb of Hall Green. | Scribers Lane is a long and busy road, surrounded by houses, shops and local schools, in the suburb of Hall Green. |
| The attack is believed to have taken place near the railway bridge, which is next to Trittiford Mill Park. | The attack is believed to have taken place near the railway bridge, which is next to Trittiford Mill Park. |
| Knife crime is a prevalent issue in the West Midlands - the latest knife crime figures, released in July 2024, show the West Midlands Police area has the highest rate of offences in England and Wales. | |
| There have been several high-profile knife crime incidents in the region involving teenagers, including two 12-year-old boys who were found guilty of murdering Shawn Seesahai. | |
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