Two teenagers charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Smethwick
The teenagers will appear in court on Monday
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal in Smethwick last week.
The teenagers, who cannot be named due to legal restrictions, are scheduled to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on 2nd March.
Zeshan Afzal was found with serious stab wounds on Oldbury Road just before 9pm on 20th February.
He was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
A 17-year-old boy, also charged with murder, appeared in court earlier this week and remains in custody pending his next court appearance.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone who has information but has not yet come forward to contact them.
People can reach out via the police non-emergency number 101, quoting log number 4896 of 20th February.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111.