Boy, 12, stabbed to death walking home from school died from knife wound to stomach - as passer-by tried to save him

22 January 2025, 12:56 | Updated: 22 January 2025, 13:26

A 12-year-old boy stabbed to death while walking home from school in Birmingham died from a knife wound to his stomach.

The boy was found with serious injuries near Scribers Lane shortly after 3pm on Tuesday and was taken to hospital, but died as a result of his injuries.

A boy aged 14 has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in the Hall Green area. A passer-by reportedly tried to help save him.

Police confirmed the 14-year-old is also being held in connection with an assault on a woman aged in her 80s in the same area on Sunday afternoon, which was reported to police.

'Chaotic and absolutely traumatic scene'

Chief Superintendent Richard North, the policing commander for Birmingham, told a press conference the boy was stabbed in the stomach.

The senior officer also confirmed that the 14-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder is also being held in connection with an assault on a woman aged in her 80s in the same area on Sunday afternoon, which was reported to police.

He said a passer-by had attempted to help the 12-year-old amid the "chaotic and absolutely traumatic scene", adding: "Sadly, despite the best efforts of police officers and paramedics who treated him at the scene, he lost his life later that day at about 7.30pm.

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Mr North told reporters: "As a result of urgent inquiries, a boy aged 14 has been arrested. That happened at 7pm yesterday at an address in Birmingham.

"He remains in custody and has been arrested on suspicion of murder. The same 14-year-old has also been arrested for another assault, for an unrelated matter. He is also in custody for that."

A local school has shared its "condolences and deepest sympathies" after one of its pupils was fatally stabbed.

Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy in Yardley Wood shared a statement on its website following the death of a 12-year-old pupil near Scribers Lane in Hall Green on Tuesday.

The statement said: "Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of one of our CCSA students.

"This is a very sad time for our school community and we are focusing on supporting our students, staff and families with professional support.

"As this is a live police investigation, we are unable to share any further details with you.

"At this difficult time, we would urge parents and carers not to contact the school office unless it is for an emergency."