Mon Jan 27 10:30:00 IST 2025: ## 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder of 12-Year-Old Boy in Birmingham

**Birmingham, UK –** A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed in Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon. Leo, a student at Christ Church C of E Secondary Academy, was found with knife wounds to his stomach near Scribers Lane, Hall Green, and died in hospital later that evening.

The accused, who cannot be named due to his age, faces eight charges in total. In addition to murder, he is charged with possession of a bladed weapon and seven other offenses, including multiple assaults on women and police officers, none of which involved a knife. He will appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Leo’s family described him as a “beautiful, kind child” and “the nicest kid you would meet,” devastated by their loss. His headteacher praised him as a “lovely and bright member of the school community,” while classmates remembered him as kind, helpful, and welcoming.

The tragedy has sparked renewed calls for action against knife crime in the West Midlands, following several high-profile incidents involving young people in recent months. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster acknowledged the issue, stating that efforts to combat youth violence and knife crime are ongoing through robust policing and preventative programs. Police continue to investigate Leo’s death and appeal for any information from the public.

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