- Jahziah Coke, 13, died on Thursday after being stabbed in a house in Oldbury
- Paramedics attempted to treat his injuries at the scene but he could not be saved
- A man charged with assisting an offender is also due in court later today
Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 13-year-old stabbing victim Jahziah Coke, who died in Oldbury last Thursday, West Midlands Police said.
The youngster was found with fatal injuries after police were called to a home on Lovett Avenue in the town, five miles west of Birmingham city centre, at around 4pm on August 29.
Paramedics attempted to treat his injuries at the scene but, despite their efforts, he could not be saved.
Police arrested two teenagers, whose ages have not been released, on suspicion of murder on Sunday. The boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have now been charged.
A man in his forties who was also taken into police custody has been charged with assisting an offender.
Police at the scene of the stabbing on Lovett Avenue in Oldbury. Two teenagers have been charged with murder
Tributes were left outside the house in Oldbury on Friday (pictured: flowers and candles left on the doorstep)
Police officers could be seen at the rear of the property in Lovett Avenue on Friday after the killing the day before
A police officer standing guard outside the house where Jahziah Coke was killed on Thursday
Police officers use poles to search for evidence outside the house in Lovett Avenue
Forensic officers were seen searching the property on Friday (pictured: a scene of crime officer with a 3D imaging device)
Police were called to the scene at around 4pm on Thursday. Two teenage boys were arrested and later charged with murder
All three are expected to appear before Birmingham magistrates later today and police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with Jahziah’s death.
In a tribute issued via West Midlands Police, the 13-year-old’s mother said: ‘Jahziah was a very polite, kind and family-orientated young man.
‘He was very loving and always smiling. His smile would light up the room. He was very kind-hearted.’
The family is being supported by specialist officers – and police are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the tragedy.
Detectives have carried out CCTV enquiries in the area but still want to hear from anyone who may have dashcam, doorbell, CCTV or phone footage that could assist with their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police, quoting reference 3204 of August 29, or to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to give information anonymously.
Tributes were left outside the house in the wake of the attack, while friends of Jahziah also organised a balloon release in his memory.
Pals released blue balloons and set off blue and red flares outside the house, which was still contained within a police cordon, on Sunday night.
An image shared on social media showed friends had also spelt out ‘RIP ZI’ in tealights on the front lawn.
