Teenager charged with murder after stabbing in West Midlands town

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder following a stabbing in Redditch.

A teenage boy has been charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed in a West Midlands town.

West Mercia Police officers were called to the scene of a stabbing on Martley Close, Redditch at around 8.35am on Tuesday (April 28).

A 41-year-old man was found with serious injuries and was rushed to hospital where he later died.

A 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has since been charged. He has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court tomorrow (May 2).

A second 17-year-old boy has also been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the incident. He remains in custody.

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