A MURDER investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Coventry.
West Midlands Police received a call around 10.30pm last night from a passerby who found the youth collapsed on Clay Lane in the Stoke area of the city.
He had stab injuries and was rushed to hospital where despite the best efforts of medical staff he died.
It is thought that he may have been at a house party nearby in Chandos Street.
Police have sealed off the both scenes for a fingertip search and forensic examination.
Enquiries are underway to determine what has happened and who is responsible.
Det Insp Michelle Allen from the force’s homicide team, said: “This is a tragedy, another young man has lost his life.
“We’re doing all we can to progress our investigation which is in the very early stages.
“I’d like to hear from anyone who was at the party or anyone with any information about what has happened this evening to get in touch as soon as they can.”
Anyone with information can contact police via 101 or message Live Chat via the website quoting log number 2816 of 29 February.
Information can also be passed anonymously to charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
