A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a schoolboy who was stabbed in Birmingham this week.
12-year-old Leo Ross was found injured near Scribers Lane, Hall Green at around 3.40pm on Tuesday (January 21) and later died in hospital at around 7.30pm.
West Midlands Police have charged a 14-year-old boy with murder and possession of a bladed article as well as six other assaults.
West Midlands Police has confirmed the teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, has been charged with the following offences:
- Murder of Leo Ross on 21 January, 2025
- Possession of bladed article on 21 January, 2025
- Assault on a woman on 22 October, 2024
- Assault on a PC on 26 November, 2024
- Assault on a PC on 26 November, 2024
- Serious assault of a woman on 19 January, 2025
- Serious assault of a woman on 20 January, 2025
- Assault of a woman on 21 January, 2025
The force said the victims of all the offences are being supported and specialist officers are continuing to support Leo’s family in light of the latest developments.
In a statement released through police today (January 25) they said they want everyone to know what an “amazing, kind, loving boy Leo was”.
They said: “Not only has Leo’s life been taken, all of our lives have as well.
"Leo will be truly missed by all of us. He was loved so much by everyone.
"The family want to thank the school, the police and everyone involved in the investigation and supporting us all through this horrific time."
West Midlands Police said it will continue to have a high-profile presence in the area to offer support and reassurance and that the investigation into Leo’s death is continuing.
Anyone who believes they may have information about the incident is being urged to get in touch with West Midlands Police via 101, the Live Chat on their website, or by sending information directly to officers here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).
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