Murder probe after teenager found stabbed in Coventry

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The body was found on grassland in Petitor Crescent, say police

A body, believed to be that of a teenage boy, has been found with multiple stab wounds in Coventry.

A member of the public discovered the collapsed youth near Petitor Crescent, Wood End, at about 19:00 GMT, West Midlands Police said.

He had suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso and was declared dead at the scene by emergency crews.

Police have launched a murder investigation and urged anyone with information to contact them.

Inquiries are under way to identify the victim and understand what led to his death, the force said.

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Police, who have opened a murder investigation, urge anyone with information to contact them
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