Boy, 14, charged with Hall Green murder

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after Leo Ross, 12, was stabbed to death in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police said Leo suffered fatal knife wounds to the stomach on Tuesday afternoon and was found close to Scribers Lane, Hall Green. He died in hospital at 19:30 GMT that evening.

A member of his family described him as “the most beautiful, kind child” and “the nicest kid you would meet”.

The 14-year-old accused, who cannot be named because of his age, was arrested on Tuesday night.