Bilston roads sealed off after 19-year-old stabbed to death as murder probe launched
A murder investigation has been launched after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in Bilston.
Officers were called to Laburnum Road in the Stowlawn area of Bilston shortly before 8:30pm on Monday.
Nothing could be done to save him and he died of his injuries at the scene.
Officers held a scene throughout the night so forensic enquiries could be carried out and are continuing inquiries in the surrounding area today.
Stowlawn playing fields, which can be accessed from Laburnum Road, have been cordoned off by police.
The family of the man who died have been informed and police are supporting them.
Laburnum Road, Green Park Avenue, Westfield Road and Wolseley Road are all closed by police with emergency vehicles seen in the area. The incident happened near to Stowlawn Primary School on fields that cut through to East Park.
Residents on social media have reported receiving a message from Stowlawn Primary School about the incident.
A spokeswoman for the school said access to the building was blocked at one end of the road.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 8pm and 9pm yesterday to get in touch if they saw anything.
"Any piece of information, however small, could be vital to our investigation.
"If you saw anything, contact us on 101 or via Live Chat quoting log 4878 of 13 November.
"Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 to pass on any information."
