Murder investigation launched after boy, 13, stabbed to death in Oldbury

The 13-year-old died at an address in Lovett Avenue in Oldbury on Thursday despite treatment by paramedics. Credit: ITV News Central

A 13-year-old boy has been stabbed to death at a house, sparking a murder investigation.

West Midlands Police officers were called to an address in Lovett Avenue, Oldbury, at about 4pm on Thursday.

The child died despite being treated by paramedics.

Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards, from the force’s homicide team, 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."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to a stabbing at a private address on Lovett Avenue just after 4pm on Thursday.

"One ambulance, two paramedic officers, the WMAS Critical Care Car, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a BASICS emergency doctor attended the scene. 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."

A Dudley councillor who lives in the area described the level of knife crime in the West Midlands as “awful”. Credit: PA

'This is a tragic waste of a young life'

The MP for Smethwick, Gurinder Singh Josan, posted on social media, saying: "I have been shocked to hear of the tragic stabbing of a young 13-year-old boy at a house in Lovett Road, Lion Farm, Oldbury yesterday evening resulting in his death.

“This is a tragic waste of a young life and my thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the family and friends of the young boy.

“I want to thank the prompt response of the West Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics who administered advanced trauma care at the scene, but unfortunately and despite their best efforts, could not save the young boy.

“I have been in touch with Sandwell Police and, whilst we do not yet know the full circumstances, the police have launched a murder investigation and are working flat out to bring whoever is responsible into custody as soon as possible.”

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