A BOY has been stabbed to death – as cops launch a murder probe.
The 15-year-old was tragically knifed in West Bromwich, West Mids, on Sunday night.
The teen was stabbed on Sunday night in West Bromwich
Emergency services raced to New Square around 9.15pm to find the teen in a serious condition.
Despite paramedics’ best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The schoolboy’s family have been informed, say cops, as they launch a probe.
DCI Laura Harrison said: “It is a tragedy that yet another young life has been lost as a result knife crime. Our immediate thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends.
“We’re at the early stages of our enquiries but we have detectives working hard to identify those responsible and bring them into custody as soon as possible.
“There are several lines of enquiry that we will be following, but we also need people to come forward with information.
“We’ll be increasing patrols and offering reassurance to the community over the coming days.”
Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch with West Midlands Police via Live Chat or 101, quoting log 3772 of 7 April.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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