The incident has caused concern within the Smethwick community
Three teenagers have been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside a mosque in Smethwick, West Midlands.
Afzal was found with serious injuries after a disorder broke out on Oldbury Road on February 20.
Emergency services attended the scene following reports of a disturbance, where Afzal was discovered injured.
Despite receiving medical attention, Afzal died shortly afterwards.
Two 18-year-olds, Aaman Khalil and Rehaan Siddique, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to his age, have now been charged with murder.
The three teenagers were due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court following the charges.
The latest developments mean that 13 teenagers have now been charged in connection with Afzal’s death.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident continues, with West Midlands Police carrying out further enquiries.
Officers have urged anyone who may have information about what happened on Oldbury Road but has not yet spoken to police to come forward.
Police are particularly encouraging witnesses or anyone with relevant information to assist the investigation by contacting them.
The incident has caused concern within the Smethwick community, with many seeking answers following the death of the teenager.
Afzal’s death is being investigated as murder, and those charged remain subject to the legal process.
Under UK law, a person charged with an offence has the right to a fair trial, and the charges against the teenagers have not been proven.
West Midlands Police have renewed their appeal for anyone with information about the incident who has not yet spoken to officers to come forward.
Detectives have stressed that even seemingly minor details, CCTV footage or mobile phone recordings could prove significant as enquiries continue.
The investigation remains active, with officers continuing to establish the full sequence of events that led to Zeshan Afzal’s death.
As the case progresses through the courts, further hearings are expected in the coming months.
Those charged are entitled to a fair trial, and the criminal proceedings will determine the outcome of the case.
Police have said they remain committed to securing justice for Zeshan Afzal and providing answers for his family and the wider community.
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