Murder investigation after 16-year-old stabbed in Smethwick
A murder investigation was launched today after a teenager was stabbed in Smethwick.
A murder investigation was launched today after a teenager was stabbed in Smethwick.
Police were called to reports of a disturbance at the Smethwick Home Guard and Old Comrades Club in Oldbury Road, just before 1.30am.
A 16-year-old boy from Walsall, who has not been named, was found injured and taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital, where he later died of his injury.
Police have sealed the scene and forensic inquiries are under way.
DI Warren Hines, from Force CID said: "It is believed there were a large number of people at the club last night and early this morning, and I am appealing for anyone who saw what happened and who hasn't yet spoken to police to come forward."
Anyone with information can contact Force CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers confidentially on 0800 555 111.
