Fundraiser set up for funeral of 12-year-old killed in Birmingham

A gofundme page is raising money for the funeral costs

Author: Amelia SalmonsPublished 23rd Jan 2025

A fundraiser has been set up to raise money for the funeral of 12-year-old Leo Ross who was stabbed to death on his way home from school in Hall Green.

Leo was stabbed to death as he walked from Christ Church Secondary Academy on Tuesday afternoon. He died later in hospital.

How much money do they want to raise?

The organiser, Kyle Hotchkins, said the money was to go to the 12-year-old boy's funeral costs.

They have a target of £4,500.

Kyle said online that any leftover funds would be put in a trust fund for Leo's younger sister.

Have police found out who killed Leo Ross?

Police have been given more time to question a teenage boy arrested in connection with the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross in Birmingham.

The 14-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday night (21 January) and remains in custody.

Chief Superintendent Richard North said: "I would urge anyone who saw what happened, or who has CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam footage from the area at the time to get in touch with us as soon as possible to help us build as clear a picture as possible.

"We continue to work day in day out, with parents, schools, carers and other partners to educate young people on knife crime and its devastating consequences.

"This work must and will continue. Today, our focus is on the family of the young boy who has lost his life in such a tragic way, and ensuring we get justice for him and his family," he said.

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