Two teenage boys charged with murder of 13-year-old Jahziah Coke stabbed to death in Oldbury
- Jahziah Coke, 13, died on Thursday after being stabbed at a house in Oldbury
- Emergency services attempted to treat his injuries at the scene, but he could not be saved.
- A man accused of helping a perpetrator is also due to appear in court later today
Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 13-year-old stabbing victim Jahziah Coke.
The young man was found with fatal injuries after police were called to a house on Lovett Avenue in Oldbury, five miles west of Birmingham city centre in the West Midlands, at around 4pm on August 29.
In a tribute issued by West Midlands Police, the 13-year-old’s mother said: ‘Jahziah was a very polite, kind and family-oriented young man.
“He was very loving and always smiling. His smile lit up the room. He was very kindhearted.”
Emergency services attempted to treat his injuries at the scene, but despite their efforts they were unable to save him.
A police officer stands outside the house on Lovett Avenue, Oldbury, where Jahziah Coke was murdered on Thursday
Police at the scene of the stabbing on Lovett Avenue in Oldbury. Two teenagers have been charged with murder
Tributes were left outside the Oldbury home on Friday (pictured: flowers and candles on the pavement)
Police officers were seen at the back of the Lovett Avenue building on Friday after the murder the day before
A police officer stands guard outside the home where Jahziah Coke was murdered on Thursday
Police officers use batons to search for evidence outside Lovett Avenue home
Forensic officers searched the building on Friday (pictured: a crime scene officer with a 3D imaging device)
Police were called to the scene around 4pm on Thursday. Two teenage boys were arrested and later charged with murder
Police arrested two teenagers, whose ages have not been disclosed, on suspicion of murder on Sunday. The boys, whose names cannot be released for legal reasons, have now been charged.
A 40-year-old man who was also arrested by police is accused of assisting a perpetrator.
All three are expected to appear before Birmingham magistrates later today.
Police say they are not looking for anyone else involved in Jahziah’s death.
TrAfter the attack, balloons were left outside the house and friends of the teenager organised a balloon release in his memory.
Friends released blue balloons and lit blue and red flares outside the house, which was still within a police cordon, on Sunday evening.
An image shared on social media showed friends also writing ‘RIP ZI’ in tea lights on the lawn.
The family is receiving support from specialist officers who are continuing to appeal for more information about the tragedy.
Detectives have reviewed CCTV footage in the area but are still keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam, doorbell, camera or phone footage that could assist with their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police, quoting reference number 3204 of August 29, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to provide information anonymously.