17/09/2013

Teenager Held Over Fatal Stabbing In Birmingham

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old in Birmingham.

The victim, named by the BBC as Azim Azam, was found in the street at around 8.30am on Monday.

He died a short time later in hospital.

West Midlands Police said the suspect was detained after he attended Birmingham Central Police station at midday.

(MH/JP)

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