00:00Thousands of people have gathered to pay their respects to an 18-year-old who was
00:05fatally stabbed outside a mosque in Smethik. Zeeshan Afzal was found with serious injuries
00:11on Oldbury Road following disorder on the 20th of February and died shortly afterwards.
00:16His funeral took place at Oldbury Jameer Masjid, where religious leaders said thousands attended
00:23in scenes of visible grief and reflection. Sandwell Council warned of significant travel
00:29disruption and traffic restrictions in the area. Three teenage boys have been charged with his
00:35murder and remain in police custody. West Midlands Police say inquiries are continuing
00:41and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Comments