Oldbury: Two teenagers charged with murder of boy, 13

Jahziah Coke died after he was stabbed in Oldbury, near Birmingham, last Thursday, West Midlands Police said.

Tuesday 3 September 2024 09:00, UK

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Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of a 13-year-old.

Jahziah Coke died after he was stabbed at his home in Oldbury last Thursday, West Midlands Police said.

In a statement, his mother said: "Jahziah was a very polite, kind and family-orientated young man.

"He was very loving and always smiling. His smile would light up the room. He was very kind-hearted."

The two teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were arrested on Sunday.

A man in his 40s has also been charged with assisting an offender.

All three are being held in police custody and will appear at Birmingham magistrates today.

West Midlands Police have appealed for dash cam, doorbell, CCTV or phone footage.

They added they are not looking for anyone else as part of the investigation.