Two more teenagers arrested after fatal Smethwick stabbing

Zeshan Afzal was murdered on Oldbury Road

Author: Amelia SalmonsPublished 5th Mar 2026

Two more arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Zeshan Afzal, who was fatally stabbed in Smethwick.

Two boys, aged 16 and 17, were detained from an address in Sandwell this morning.

They have been taken into custody for questioning on suspicion of murder.

Already, five teenagers have been charged in connection with the death of the 18-year-old, who was found seriously injured on Oldbury Road.

The incident occurred following disorder just before 9pm on 20th February.

The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in securing justice for Zeshan and his family.

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