Boy, 13, is stabbed to death at house in 'absolutely tragic' attack

Police detectives have launched an urgent manhunt after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death in an 'absolutely tragic' attack at his home in Birmingham. Pictures from the scene of the crime on Lovett Avenue last night showed police cars and officers standing guard around the scene as the investigation got underway. Pictures from the scene of the crime last night in the Oldbury area of Birmingham showed police cars and officers standing guard around the scene as the investigation gets underway Pictures showing the scene of the crime this morning show police officers have remained on guard at the house throughout the night By 12pm dozens of bouquets of flowers had been placed at the front door by family and friends A officer dressed in white forensic overalls outside of the front door with what appeared to be a camera Officers cordoned off the road and the house where residents saw camera flashes coming from inside the property as forensic officers examined the evidence. At a press conference at 4.30pm today, more than 24 hours after the attack, Chief Superintendent Kim Madill said the attack took place inside the boy's home and they were hunting multiple suspects. At a press conference at 4.30pm today, more than 24 hours after the attack, Chief Superintendent Kim Madill said the attack took place inside the boy's home and they were hunting multiple suspects West Midlands Police say they have a team of detectives investigating exactly what happened during this 'tragic incident' and they are 'following active lines of enquiry' to identify who was involved Officers were seen with what appeared to be wooden sticks as they carried out the investigation Bouquets of flowers started to arrive outside of the front door of the house this morning Before long more bouquets, with their plastic off, had been placed at the front door of the house Residents today spoke of their shock following the fatal stabbing of the boy as floral tributes were left on his doorstep.