Teen boy who admitted to killing 12-year-old Leo Ross to be sentenced – live updates

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 75% complete by Yohannes LoweFebruary 10, 2026 at 11:54 AM

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A teenage boy is being sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross. The 15-year-old defendant, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to stabbing Leo in the stomach in a random attack in parkland on January 21, 2025, while Leo was walking home from school. The attacker, then 14, also admitted to previous attacks, including two counts of causing grievous bodily harm and possessing a bladed article. Police investigations revealed the boy threw the murder weapon into a river and initially pretended to discover Leo's body. The sentencing hearing is expected to last all day.

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Justice Choudhury KC 40% River Cole 40% Yardley Wood 40% Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy 50% West Midlands Police ×260% Birmingham ×270% Birmingham Crown Court ×470% Leo Ross ×790%

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