Boy, 15, charged with murder after teen was fatally stabbed in Solihull

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a teenager was fatally stabbed in Solihull.

West Midlands Police were called to Station Road in Marston Green at around 6.20pm on Tuesday.

A 17-year-old boy was treated by paramedics, but died from his injuries.

The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with possession of a knife and will appear before magistrates in Birmingham on Monday.

Detective Inspector Michelle Cordell, from the police homicide team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the 17-year-old boy who died on Tuesday. We are working around the clock to determine what happened and why.

“This is an important development in our investigation and I would like to thank those who have already come forward. I am still appealing to anyone with information to get in touch.”

There is an increased police presence in Marston Green to reassure the community.

West Midlands Police have asked anyone with information to contact them quoting log 4239 of 29/10/24 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.