A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a teenager was fatally stabbed in Solihull.
West Midlands Police was called to Station Road in Marston Green at around 6.20pm on Tuesday.
A boy, aged 17, 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 force’s 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 establish what happened and why.
“This is a significant development in our investigation and I want to thank those that have already come forward. I’m still appealing for anyone with information to please get in touch.â€
There is an increased police presence in Marston Green to reassure the community.
West Midlands Police asked anyone with information to get in contact quoting log 4239 of 29/10/24 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
