Published: 11:53 am February 21, 2026
Updated: 2:23 am February 23, 2026
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A tragic stabbing near a mosque in Smethwick has left an 18-year-old dead and sparked a murder investigation by West Midlands Police.

Nighttime Horror on Oldbury Road

The police were called to reports of disorder just before 9pm on 20 February outside a mosque on Oldbury Road. They found the teenager with serious stab wounds. Despite efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Two more men, aged 19 and 22, were rushed to the hospital. Thankfully, their injuries are not life-threatening.

Investigators Hunting for Clues

Officers stressed the incident is not currently being treated as religiously or racially motivated. They are working hard to uncover who was involved and the full circumstances surrounding the attack.

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