Tributes left at scene after ‘beloved’ teenager stabbed to death

Flowers have been left near the scene where a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death. Terrell Marshall-Williams was attacked at an address in Warnford Walk in Merry Hill,^[1] Wolverhampton, police have said.

Medics rushed to his aid on at around 4.30pm on Monday, September 18, but tragically he could not be saved. The teen was pronounced dead a short time later.

Following his death, Terrell's family have paid tribute to him and said that they "loved him unconditionally." A statement read: "There are no words to express the pain and suffering having Terrell taken from us has caused.

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"He had just begun finding his way in life and how he fitted into this world, we loved him unconditionally and our lives will never be complete without him.” Three men have since been arrested on suspicion of murder - two 22-year-olds and a 23-year-old man. A fourth man, 39, was arrested on suspicion of aiding an offender.

He has since been released on bail. Following the incident, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police^[4] said: "We know this death has been upsetting and deeply unsettling for many in our community.

"Our officers were among those who provided first aid and CPR at the scene on Monday afternoon and their thoughts and those of the Wolverhampton Police team remain with the family and friends who have lost a beloved child.

"We know many people have been affected by this incident and keeping your children safe is a priority for us."

A spokesperson for the force has been contacted by BlackCountryLive for an update on their investigation. Anyone with information can call police on 101, or contact them via the Live Chat on their website, quoting investigation 3421 of 18 September. To stay anonymous, speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

References

1. ^{^} Merry Hill, (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
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