Boy, 13, killed in Oldbury stabbing attack

A 13-year-old boy has been stabbed to death at a house in the West Midlands.

A murder investigation has been launched after police were called to Lovett Avenue, Oldbury, at about 16:00 BST on Thursday.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “The 13-year-old was treated by paramedics, however, despite their best efforts the boy sadly passed away.

“We have a team of detectives investigating exactly what happened during this tragic incident, and we’re following active lines of inquiry to identify who was involved.”

Det Supt Shaun Edwards said: “It’s absolutely tragic a young life has been lost.

“We have specialist officers who will be supporting the family of the boy.

“We have detectives working flat out to find whoever is responsible and bring them into custody as soon as possible.”

Police were called to the property by West Midlands Ambulance Service.

A spokesperson for the ambulance service said: “Upon arrival we found a teenage boy with life threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced trauma care at the scene but unfortunately, despite their best efforts nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”

Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch with police.