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Police Seek Witnesses in Smethwick Mosque Stabbing That Killed 18-Year-Old Zeshan Afzal

Police appeal for CCTV and witness footage to identify those involved.

Overview

  • West Midlands Police say no arrests have been made as the murder investigation enters a new week.
  • Detectives are reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence and have set up a public portal for submissions.
  • Witnesses are urged to contact 101 quoting log 4896 of 20 February or share information via Crimestoppers.
  • The attack happened outside Oldbury Jamia Masjid after evening Ramadan prayers, and two men aged 19 and 22 were injured but are not in a critical condition.
  • Officers state there is currently no indication the incident was racially or religiously aggravated, the mosque has reopened, and tributes have been left at the site.