Pictured: Teenager, 17, stabbed to loss of life in Birmingham metropolis centre
- A 17-year-old boy was discovered stabbed in Victoria Square, Birmingham, yesterday
A teen stabbed to loss of life in what police consider to be a ‘case of mistaken id’ in Birmingham metropolis centre has been named as Muhammad Hassam Ali.
The 17-year-old died from his accidents after the brutal assault in Victoria Square on Saturday January 20.
His household have launched a photograph of their beloved son as police hunt for his killer, after ruling out his loss of life being ‘gang-related’.
Police have launched a homicide inquiry and are persevering with to help {the teenager}’s household because the investigation continues.
Muhammad’s household have requested that their privateness be revered at the moment.
Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17, (pictured) died from his accidents. It is believed he was attacked in a case of mistaken id
A big space of Victoria Square, proper exterior the town’s council headquarters, was cordoned off
Detectives are reviewing CCTV and finishing up additional enquiries to determine who was answerable for Muhammad’s loss of life, which isn’t being handled as gang-related.
Sadly, it’s believed that the stabbing was a results of mistaken id.
West Midlands Police mentioned {the teenager} was discovered with severe accidents at 3.30pm on Saturday and was taken to hospital however tragically handed away.
Detective Inspector Michelle Thurgood, from the police’s murder workforce, mentioned: ‘This is a tragic case of a younger man being killed in what seems to be a case of mistaken id.
‘We are nonetheless making an attempt to determine the motive and are eager to talk to anybody who was within the space simply earlier than 3.30pm yesterday.
‘We are particularly on the lookout for any photographs or video footage from the encompassing space which can assist us establish these accountable.
‘If you have been strolling by means of the world on the time, or a customer who could have been taking photos by The River statue close to the Council House, we wish to hear from you as you’ll have important info or proof.’
Police added that after preliminary investigations came about, the cordon on the scene has been eliminated however officers will proceed to be ‘extremely seen’ within the space and no arrests have but been made.
One onlooker mentioned they noticed Muhammad ‘mendacity on a bench’ earlier than emergency providers arrived on the scene.
They mentioned: ‘We have been filming a Okay-pop video and noticed a person laying on the bench. The folks have been standing subsequent to him and out of the blue the police got here operating and a minute later the ambulance arrived.’
A girl who noticed the police arrive informed BirminghamLive: ‘We have been by the fountain after we noticed a person mendacity on the bench.
‘The folks have been standing subsequent to him and out of the blue the police got here operating and a minute later the ambulance arrived. That was someday between 15:00 and 15:30.
‘The sufferer was nonetheless alive at the moment. We hadn’t heard any screaming or something however then the police sealed off the world. That’s after we have been interviewed by the police about it.’
Police added that after preliminary investigations came about, the cordon on the scene has been eliminated however officers will proceed to be ‘extremely seen’ within the space
West Midlands Police mentioned {the teenager} was discovered with severe accidents at 15:30 and was taken to hospital, however tragically handed away
Chief Inspector James Spencer, from Birmingham Local Policing Area, mentioned: ‘The lifetime of a 17-year-old boy has tragically been taken away and all our ideas are along with his household and mates at this terrible time.
‘It’s very early phases within the investigation however we’ve a workforce of expert detectives who’re working to establish, and arrest, whoever did this.
‘We absolutely perceive the shock and concern this may trigger, and though it’s being handled as an remoted incident a visual police presence will stay throughout the town centre.’
‘We’re eager to listen to from anybody who could have info which might help our enquiries.’
Victoria Square was beforehand residence to the travelling Knife Angel sculpture. The 27ft-high art work was made from 100,000 knives which have been collected as a part of weapons amnesties by police forces throughout the UK.
Those with info can contact the police on Live Chat on their web site, or by calling 101, and quote log 2619 of 20/1/24.
