Murder investigation launched as 16-year-old stabbed to death in Coventry

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The lad was taken to hospital but died from his injuries



A murder investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old was stabbed to death in Coventry last night.

The teeneager was found on Deedmore Road, Wood End, at around 11:40pm.

He was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

West Midlands Police are treating the death as murder and a major investigation is underway to trace those responsible.

Two other teenagers were also injured in the incident, though less seriously, and were taken to hospital for treatment.

A large police cordon remain in place this morning as the investigation gets underway.

Residents near to the scene have spoken of their shock.

One described hearing sirens but said they never imagined things would be as bad as they were.

One nearby resident told Coventry Live they heard sirens but never imagined someone would be murdered.

They said: "It’s horrible. His poor family must be going through hell.”

Another said more needed to be done to tackle knife crime and that Coventry was: "getting like America now here”.

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Society's decline continues.

I feel for the parents, nobody deserves to lose a child like this.

Who cut police funding and numbers? - Common denominator on incompetence here!

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Heartbroken family's plea for information after son stabbed to death



The family of Jaydon Washington James - the 16-year-old boy murdered in Wood End last night - have called on anyone who knows anything that can help police to trace his killer to come forward.

Two of Jaydon's friend are still in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the attack which took Jaydon's life last night.

The group of friends were set upon in Deedmore Road just before midnight yesterday (November 24), and Jaydon - who had only just turned 16 - was stabbed.

He died in hospital a short time later.

His heartbroken family have today appealed for anyone with information that can find his killer to contact police.

They said: “The family are deeply saddened by what has happened, we urge anyone to come forward with any information regarding the person responsible for taking our boy JJ, known to his family as Juie.

“Thank you for all the support we have received.”

This evening Coventry City Council announced St Patrick's Roman Catholic School on Deedmoore Road would be closed at the request of West Midlands Police.

Moat House Primary School, also on Deedmore Road, will be open on Monday.

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Teenager arrested on suspicion of Jaydon James murder

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murdering 16-year-old Jaydon James in Coventry.

The arrest was made at an address in Oxford on the morning of Thursday, November 29.

The teenager, who is also 16, has been transported to a police station in the West Midlands for questioning.

Two of Jaydon's friends, who were also injured, have since been released from hospital.

Chief Superintendent Mike O’Hara, from Coventry Police, said: "This is a significant step forward but our enquiries are continuing.

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Update on teen arrested over Jaydon James murder

A teenage boy arrested over the murder of Jaydon James has been released on police bail.

The 16-year-old boy - the same age as Jaydon - was arrested by officers at an address in Oxford on November 29 in connection with the stabbing.

He has now been released on police bail while police enquiries continue.

Last night a vigil was held at St Chad's Church for the tragic teenager, with members of the community turning up in a show of unity.

Many lit candles in his memory.

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Teen, 17, charged with the murder of Jaydon James

A teenager has been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Jaydon James.

Jaydon Washington James, was stabbed to death in Wood End while out with his friends just before midnight on Saturday November 24. He died in hospital later that night.

Two of his friends were also taken to hospital suffering serious injuries.

A teen has now been charged and appeared in court over his murder.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was this morning arrested on suspicion of stabbing the 16-year-old and two counts of wounding.

The teenager appeared before Dudley Magistrates Court this afternoon and was remanded to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court tomorrow (20 September).

Detective Inspector Stuart Mobberley from the force’s homicide unit, said: “Although we have charged someone with Jaydon’s murder, our investigation continues and we still welcome information about the circumstances of his death."

I would urge anyone with information to get in touch with my team.”

A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder on November 29 in Oxford and was bailed pending further investigations.

Detectives can be contacted via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Two more charged with murder of 16-year-old Jaydon James

A man and a teenager have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Jaydon James.

Police have now confirmed they arrested two more youngsters on suspicion of his murder yesterday (September 21).

Abdi Hussein, 20, of Foleshill Road was charged with Jaydon's murder as well as the wounding of two other people during the same incident.

A 17-year-old was also arrested in Leicestershire and was charged with the same offences. He cannot be named for legal reasons.

They have both been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Coventry on Monday, September 23.

On Thursday, September 19, another 17-year-old was also charged with the same offences and has since appeared in court.

Police said all three had already been arrested at earlier stages of the investigation before being re-arrested and charged.

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Jaydon James: Two jailed for Coventry teen gang murder



Two men have been jailed for life for murdering a 16-year-old boy amid a "feud" between gangs.

Jaydon James, known as JJ, died in hospital shortly after being stabbed in Wood End, Coventry, in November 2018.

At Warwick Crown Court, Abdirazac Hussein Abdi, 21, and Frank Kenfack, 18, were found guilty of his murder.

Sentencing on Wednesday, Judge Andrew Lockhart QC said the killing was "as close to an execution as could be imagined".

He said the killers had abided by a "distorted and immoral code" in a gang which had extreme violence as its hallmark.

Describing the machete used to stab Jaydon in the back as he tried to run from his attackers, the judge added: "Any form of strike with that was close to certain to result in death.

"The injury sustained was horrific."

Prosecutors said the attack followed feuding and "serious violence" involving the RB7 and C2 gangs whose names referenced local postcodes.

At trial, QC Michael Burrows told the court the C2 gang's "perceived territory" was the CV2 postcode area, which included Wood End, while RB7's members came from areas in and around Coventry city centre.

The trial heard that two months before his death, Jaydon told his mother that members of RB7 wanted to assault him.

On the night of Jaydon's murder, Mr Burrows said, RB7 members drove to the Wood End area looking for C2 members following previous clashes.

Prosecutors maintained Abdi had revenge as a motive after being shot in "C2 territory" in 2018.

Mr Burrows said the defendants were in a black Peugeot car and armed with knives when they spotted and chased Jaydon and two of his friends, who were also stabbed.

West Midlands Police said Jaydon was not thought to be a specific target.

"I don't believe that Jaydon was targeted that night, he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time and his killers were simply out for revenge," said Det Insp Stuart Mobberley.

Kenfack, 18, of no fixed address, and Abdi, of Foleshill Road, Coventry, were also found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Abdi, said to be a senior member of the RB7 gang, was ordered to serve a minimum term of 23 years, with Kenfack serving a minimum of 17.

A third defendant, Bongani Ngozi, 18, of Hinckley, Leicestershire, who had faced the same charges, was acquitted of all.