Murder probe police release 13th image
A 13th image of a person police want to trace in connection with the murder of a teenager in Smethwick has been released.
Officers published 12 CCTV images as part of their investigation into the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Ben Morutare last week.
As a result of the media coverage, eight of the 12 people have now been identified, but now a 13th CCTV still has been released, as the investigation continues to move forward.
It means there are now five individuals that police are trying to identify.
All are believed to have vital information about the circumstances of Ben's death. Ben from Holden Crescent, Coalpool, was fatally stabbed in the leg after a disturbance near the Smethwick Home Guard & Old Comrades Club on July 28. He had been attending an 18th birthday party at the now-demolished club.
A 17-year-old male has already been charged with Ben's murder, but officers are keen to stress that the investigation isongoing.
Two other teenagers have been charged with violent disorder, one of whom is also facing a charge of perverting the course of justice. Detective Chief Inspector Bob Hazel, said: "Together with Ben's family, we thank the media and members of the public for their help in tracing the people shown in the images.
"If you are one of the persons shown in the photographs, please do the right thing and come forward to speak to us – or if you know anyone pictured, please tell us who they are."
"We will persevere until we know the identities of everyone shown."
Anyone with information should call 101 and ask for the Operation Harbour incident room. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
