Three teenagers have been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside a mosque in Smethwick, West Midlands. Afzal suffered serious wounds during a disturbance on Oldbury Road on February 20. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident and found him injured. He received treatment but died soon after. The accused include two 18-year-olds, Aaman Khalil and Rehaan Siddique, along with a 17-year-old who cannot be identified because of his age. They are scheduled to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court. In total, 13 teenagers have now been charged in connection with the death. West Midlands Police continue to investigate and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information, including CCTV or phone recordings, to contact them. The case has raised concern in the local community. All charged individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court, and further hearings are expected.
