Teenage boy from Tamworth arrested on suspicion of murder
It follows the death of Dennis Whinston on Friday 31 October
Last updated 12th Nov 2025
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Dennis Whinston in Tamworth.
Officers from Staffordshire Police were called to Hayle, Belgrave on Friday 31 October at around 7:10pm after reports of an assault were made.
Dennis was taken to hospital following an injury to his head, but later died on Tuesday 4 November.
The 15-year-old, from the Tamworth area, was first arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding on Sunday 2 November. He has since been further arrested on suspicion of murder today (Wednesday 12 November).
He will be questioned by detectives in custody as part of the ongoing investigation. Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.