Family of boy, 12, stabbed to death on way home from school pay tribute to ‘golden kid’ without a ‘bad bone in his body’

Source: The Sun

Author: Ryan Merrifield

Published: Jan, 23 2025 07:36

THE heartbroken family of a 12-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Birmingham has paid tribute to the "golden kid". Leo Ross was found by a member of the public with a stab wound to the stomach on the banks of the River Cole in Hall Green on Tuesday afternoon.

Image Credit: The Sun [Photo of Leo Ross, 12, at a bowling alley.]

A family member of Leo, who asked not to be named, told the Mail: "He was a really good lad, a really nice lad, cheerful, not a bad bone in his body. He's a golden kid.". A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder, as well as over an assault on a woman in her 80s, police have said.

Image Credit: The Sun [Police officers at a crime scene.]

Officers responded to calls from an area near Scribers Lane in Hall Green at around 3.15pm. Leo was a pupil at Christ Church Secondary Academy and is understood to have been walking home when he was attacked. Police cordoned off several entrances to The Shire Country Park, which includes a stretch of the River Cole.

Image Credit: The Sun [Police officers and paramedics at a crime scene.]

Paramedics rushed the youngster to hospital where he was tragically pronounced dead a short while later. Christ Church Executive Headteacher Diane Henson said: "Leo was a lively and happy young man. "He had many very good friends who he absolutely adored, and they adored him.

Image Credit: The Sun [Illustration of a map showing the route a 12-year-old boy walked before being stabbed to death, along with photos of police at the scene.]

"He was just a lovely and bright member of the school community. "We’re supporting the children at school and are opening a book of condolence with the family’s permission. Are thoughts are with Leo’s family and all his friends today.". In a written statement issued to BBC News, a member of the victim's family described him as "the most beautiful, kind child", and "the nicest kid you would meet".

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