A 13-year-old boy has been fatally stabbed at an address in the West Midlands. 

West Midlands Police said they were called to a property in Oldbury at around 4pm yesterday (Thursday, August 29) by the ambulance service. 

A 13-year-old boy was treated by paramedics but despite their best efforts, he was confirmed dead at the scene. 

Police have now launched a murder investigation and have a team of detectives investigating exactly what happened during the tragic incident. 

Officers are following active lines of enquiry to identify who was involved. 

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."

Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat or 101 quoting log 3204 of 29/8/24.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.