Teenager, 15, is arrested on suspicion of murder of 18-year-old who was stabbed to death near a Walsall IKEA, after one was charged last week
- Fourth arrest after teenager Jack Lowe, 18, stabbed and killed outside IKEA store
- Suspect, 15, arrested in Walsall on suspicion of Jack’s murder on December 7
- Last week police charged Brandon Price, 18, with murder and two more arrested
- One teen, 18, was released with no further action and one, 16, released on bail
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of an 18-year-old who was stabbed to death near an IKEA store after another was charged last week.
The suspect, aged 15, was arrested in Walsall over the death of Jack Lowe, who died at the scene in parkland off Cook Street in Wednesbury near Walsall on Wednesday, December 7.
Last week, police charged 18-year-old Brandon Price with Jack’s murder and he was expected to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Monday December 12.
Two other teenagers were also arrested shortly after the incident last Sunday, but one 18-year-old was released with no further action and a 16-year-old was released on bail with conditions while the investigation continues.
A fourth teenager has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Jack Lowe (pictured), 18, who was fatally stabbed near an IKEA store in the West Midlands
Jack Lowe (pictured) died after being stabbed off Cook Street, in Walsall. Despite paramedics best efforts, he died at the scene on December 7
People within Jack’s community have laid down flowers, candles and photos to pay their respects
Jack’s devastated family paid tribute to the ‘most loving boy’ last week. They are currently being supported by specialist officers.
His mother said: ‘Jack, our darling boy. The best son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin and friend. How could anyone not love such a caring, beautiful and most loving boy like you?
‘Jack you had the most beautiful smile, you would light up a whole room, always making everyone around you laugh.
‘Our lives will never be the same without you, you had your whole life ahead of you and now it’s been snatched away in the most horrific way.
‘We all miss you so terribly much, our darling boy. It still doesn’t seem real, feels like we’re in a bad nightmare we can’t wake up from.
‘Now Jack, go and rest your head and sleep tight. Now, forever and always. Goodnight darling boy.’
His dad added: ‘I love you Jack, you will always be my little boy. I thought about you every day – I’ll never stop loving you. I love you more than you’ll ever know.’
Police Forensics at the scene on December 8 after Jack Lowe was fatally stabbed off Cook Street in Walsall
Police cars on Cook Street on Wednesday after the suspected murder of Jack Lowe
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: ‘We understand that violent incidents, particularly those involving the death of someone so young, are alarming and distressing for the community and have had extra officers in the area to support the community.
‘We also ask anyone with information, or who witnessed the attack, to please come forward if you haven’t already done so.
‘A teenager has lost his life and we need to understand what happened and bring those responsible to justice. Anyone with information should get in touch quoting log number 4105 of 7/12/22.’
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