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17-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Fatal Stabbing Outside Smethwick Mosque

A first hearing is set at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court today.

Overview

  • West Midlands Police say 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal was found with serious stab wounds outside Oldbury Jamia Masjid on Oldbury Road shortly before 9pm on February 20 and died soon after.
  • The defendant is 17, cannot be named for legal reasons, and has been charged with murder.
  • Detectives are appealing for information and asking anyone with mobile phone or dash-cam footage to come forward via a dedicated portal.
  • Members of the public can contact police on 101 quoting log number 4896 of 20 February or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
  • A GoFundMe set up for the victim’s family has raised about £9,680 toward a £10,000 goal, with messages reflecting the loss during Ramadan.