14 -year -old boy accused of killing 12 -year -old Leo Ross

A 14 -year -old boy was accused of murder after 12 -year -old Leo Ross, stabbed in Birmingham.

West Midlands police said Leo faced deadly knife wounds in the stomach on Tuesday afternoon and was found to be close to Scribe Lane, Hall Green. He died in the hospital at 19:30 GMT that evening.

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

The 14 -year -old accused, who cannot be nominated due to his age, has also been accused of six other crimes, confirmed by the police.

They are related to a woman’s attack on October 22, 2024 and on November 26, there are two allegations of attacking police officers.

He is also accused of a serious attack of a woman on 19 January, a serious attack of a woman on 20 January and a woman’s attack on 21 January.

None of those allegations included the knife, the police said.