Teenager who died after stabbing in Coventry named
In a statement Michael Ababio's twin brother called him his second half
Last updated 23rd Feb 2026
A teenager who died after being stabbed in Coventry has been named by police.
Michael Ababio, 18, suffered a stab wound during disorder outside Foleshill Library on Broad Street at around 9:40pm last night (February 22nd) and was pronounced dead early this morning (February 23rd).
A 19-year-old man, who was also found with stab wounds, remains in hospital and has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
In a tribute on behalf of his family Michael's twin brother described him as his "second half."
He said: "Most people won't know what it is like to have a twin, but I do.
"Michael was more than just a brother, he was my second half.
"He aligned with everything that I liked. Words cannot express the pain we are all feeling right now.
"You will be greatly missed. Our family will never be the same, but we hope you're in a better place now."
Officers are also investigating a disorder that happened on nearby Foleshill Road, around 20 minutes after the fatal attack, which police do not believe to be directly related.
Four people have been arrested in connection with that disorder. One has since been charged with assault and remanded in custody. The others have been bailed while the investigation continues.
Police have asked the public to refrain from circulating footage of either incident on social media.
Det Supt Jim Munro, from West Midlands Police's Homicide team, said: “Michael’s family have been left devastated by his death, and our focus this evening is solely on getting answers for them and justice for Michael.
“We’ve made good progress already by speaking to witnesses, recovering CCTV, and other enquiries, but we still really need the public’s help.
“If you saw what happened, or you know why someone may wanted to have hurt Michael, please do the right thing for his family and let us know.”