Schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, died after being stabbed in Birmingham - his family described him as a 'golden boy' and said he 'didn't have one aggressive bone in his body'

Leo Ross was rushed to hospital after being attacked in Hall Green on Tuesday, but later died in hospital from his injuries

A 12-year-old boy stabbed to death in Birmingham has been named as Leo Ross by police. The West Midlands force said the victim was stabbed in the stomach and found near Scribers Lane in Hall Green at about 15:40 GMT on Tuesday and died in hospital later.

West Midlands Police revealed the heartbreaking news that Leo Ross had been walking home near Scribers Lane in Hall Green, Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon when he was stabbed in the stomach

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 12-year-old boy was stabbed to death. The teenager was detained after the young victim was found with serious injuries in Hall Green,

Tributes have today been paid to Leo, who was a pupil Christ Church C of E Secondary Academy in Yardley The boy aged 12 who died after being stabbed in Birmingham has been named as Leo Ross, as his headteacher paid tribute to the 'lovely and bright' youngster.

Lovely and bright’ 12-year-old boy stabbed to death is named by police - Leo Ross, 12, died in hospital hours after he was found with a stab wound to the stomach.