Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood expresses her sorrow over a tragic knife death of a 12-year-old boy in Birmingham and vows to take action.
The boy died in the hospital after the attack. A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with this tragedy. Mahmood expressed her sorrow, saying knife crime shatters lives. Families are left to deal with the aftermath.
She shared her thoughts with the grieving family. Mahmood thanked the West Midlands Police for their quick action. She urged anyone with information to come forward.
The Prime Minister recently announced a crackdown on dangerous weapons. The government aims to halve knife crime in ten years. No family should face such heartbreak again.
Local councillor Timothy Huxtable also reacted. He was horrified by the news and offered his prayers to the victim’s family. He mentioned a CCTV camera nearby that might help the investigation.
West Midlands Police set up a portal for the public to share evidence. They encourage anyone with photos or videos to submit them. Every bit of information can help in this tragic situation.
