Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of murdering 12-year-old in Birmingham

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A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 12-year-old boy was stabbed in Birmingham.

Police are investigating the stabbing which left the youngest with serious injuries near Scribers Lane in the Hall Green area of Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon. He was rushed to hospital, but sadly died as a result of his injuries, reports the Mirror.

Now, according to Police, a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder. However, the teen cannot be identified due to his age. West Midlands Police added that the force launched an appeal during which officers "urgently reviewed CCTV" and spoke to witnesses.

The incident occurred on a residential road at around 3.15pm just as schools were breaking out for the day. Scribers Lane connects Hall Green in the east to Trittiford Mill Park in the west, which is a large open space and recreational area near the Yardley Wood area of the city.

Images of the scene on Tuesday show a large police cordon, thought to be near the Trittiford Mill Park area of Scribers Lane. There were at least three marked police cars present and it is believed the scene remains cordoned off as the probe continues.

Although the arrest has been made, police continue to investigate the stabbing. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "His (the victim's) family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

"We are continuing to appeal for any information which could help in our investigation. We have set up our Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) where members of the public can submit photos or video evidence." Visit WMP Intranet - Home (mipp.police.uk) to access the MIPP. Anyone with any other information can call 101 or use Live Chat quoting log 3324 of 21 January."

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