Tragedy struck Pendeford last Friday, 27 May, when 16-year-old Zane was fatally stabbed in the chest. The incident occurred outside The Haymarket’s Pendeford Fish Bar at around 3.40pm, and Zane sadly died at the scene.
Zane’s family has been left heartbroken by the brutal loss. They described him as “much loved by us all” and have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help the investigation. They said:
“Words cannot describe the unbearable loss we feel. Zane was a brother, son, grandson and nephew deeply loved by us. The world keeps turning but for us, it has stopped. We are trapped in a nightmare caused by yet more knife crime. We want Zane to be remembered as the funny, loving boy he was, with an infectious dimpled smile that lit up any room. Zane, you were kind to your core and we love you deeply. We will always be in your corner, our boy. We urge anyone who saw or heard anything, or has Snapchats or videos, to send them anonymously to the police. Your help could stop another life being lost and bring justice for Zane.”
Police officers are actively working to identify everyone who was outside the fish bar at the time of the stabbing to piece together what happened. A video of the stabbing was shared on Snapchat and is considered vital to the murder investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who has a copy of the video or knows which accounts posted it to come forward immediately.
Specialist family liaison officers continue to support Zane’s devastated relatives during this difficult time.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on 31 May. Additionally, a 46-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released pending further enquiries.
Police have completed searches of the scene and nearby canal, and all cordons have now been lifted.
If you witnessed the attack or have any information, police urge you to contact them urgently via Live Chat on their website or email [email protected]. To remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers quoting reference 2838 of 27/05/22.
Knife crime continues to affect communities across the region. To learn how you can help prevent it, visit Life or Knife.
Originally published by UKNIP.
