Appeal for information as teenager who died in Smethwick is named

An 18-year-old teenager who tragically died after being stabbed in Smethwick has been named as Zeshan Afzal.

Zeshan was confirmed dead after receiving serious injuries following disorder in Oldbury Road at just before 9pm on 20th February. Police are supporting his family at this terrible time.

Two other men sustained injuries which were not life-threatening and officers are carrying out extensive enquires within the area to establish exactly what happened and who was involved. 

The disorder happened outside a mosque but at this stage there is nothing to suggest this was racially or religiously aggravated.

West Midlands Police have said they fully understand the incident will have caused distress, and concern, within the community and they will continue to have a visible police presence in the area to provide reassurance.

Police are appealing for anyone with information, or has mobile phone or dashcam footage, which could assist with our investigation, which can be sent via their Public Portal.

People can also contact on 101 quoting log number 4896 of 20 February or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55511.