Police investigating the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Birmingham have discovered the body of a second teenager and a gun near a canal. The 17-year-old's body was found at around 10.30am on land next to a canal on the same street where the first teenager was shot dead on Sunday.
West Midlands Police said the grim discovery is being linked to the murder of the 16-year-old, who died in hospital from his injuries on Tuesday. A gun found at the same time and in the same area will now be forensically examined.
Detectives have stated they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death of the 17-year-old. Another 17-year-old boy, arrested as part of the original murder investigation, remains on bail but has not been arrested in connection with the second death.
Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards said: "This is a tragic development in our investigation, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the events of the last week. Our investigation into what has happened will continue for some time, and we will be supporting the families involved throughout."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact police via Live Chat online, quoting log 1632 of November 5.
