House party link after boy, 16, stabbed to death in Coventry
Police describe the killing as "tragic" and suspect the teenager may have been to a nearby house party before he was attacked.
Sunday 1 March 2020 13:50, UK
A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in Coventry.
The teenager, who has been named as Ramani Morgan, was found collapsed with stab wounds by a passer-by in Clay Lane in Stoke at about 10.30pm on Saturday.
West Midlands Police said the boy, from Erdington in Birmingham, was taken to hospital where "despite the best efforts of medical staff" he later died.
Detectives suspect he may have been at a nearby house party in Chandos Street.
Both scenes have been sealed off by police and a murder investigation launched.
Two teenagers, both 17, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in custody.
Detective Inspector Michelle Allen said: "This is simply tragic. My thoughts remain with Ramani's family and friends at this heart-breaking time.
"I'm still keen to hear from anyone who was at the party or anyone who has any information about what has happened last night to get in touch as soon as possible.
"If anyone was driving through the area last night and has dash cam footage then I'd also ask them to get in contact.
"A young boy has died and we need to understand exactly what happened."
In a separate attack on the same night, a man in his twenties was stabbed to death in north London.
Police are investigating after they were called to Parson Street in Hendon, Barnet, at around 9pm.
Witnesses or anyone with information can contact police on 101 and quote reference 2816/Feb29 (Coventry stabbing) or 7686/Feb29 (Barnet attack), or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.