
Two further teenagers have been charged following the death of Zeshan Afzal in Smethwick. Zeshan, aged 18, died after being stabbed on Oldbury Road on 20 February.
A further two teenagers aged 14 and 17 have been charged with murder. They have appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court this morning.
A total of nine teenagers have now been charged with murder since Zeshan’s death.
"We are continuing to appeal for information and urge anyone who has not yet spoken to us to call 101 quoting log number 4896 of 20 February."
"You can also continue to submit mobile phone or dash cam footage here: Public Portal."
"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
OFFICIAL SOURCE VERIFICATION: This article is based on an official press release issued by a Police Force. Document: Two further teenagers charged after Smethwick murder Source Link: https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/news/west-midlands/news/news/2026/april/two-further-teenagers-charged-after-smethwick-murder/
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