A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed to death outside a mosque, with two others taken to hospital.
Officers from West Midlands Police were called to a clash outside a mosque on Oldbury Road in Birmingham’s Smethwick district just before 9pm on Friday, February 20.
An 18-year-old man was found with serious injuries and tragically died at the scene. His identity has yet to be publicly released by police.
Two other men - aged 19 and 22 - were taken to hospital, although their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "At this stage the incident is not being treated as religiously or racially aggravated but we're working to establish the full circumstances and who was involved.
"We're reviewing CCTV and carrying out other enquiries in the area.
"We would urge witnesses or people with information, including mobile phone or dashcam footage, to please contact us.
"We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area over the coming days to offer reassurance to the community."
Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log number 4896 of February 20. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
