16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Coventry is named

A murder investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Coventry last night.

Police have named him as Jaydon Washington James and say his family are heartbroken by his death.

Police were called by the ambulance service to Deedmore Road in Wood End at around 11:40pm.

A teenager was taken to hospital but was confirmed dead a short while later.

Two other teenagers were also taken to hospital for treatment for less serious injuries.

His family have joined police in appealing for information to trace those responsible. They said:

Detective Chief Inspector Edward Foster said: