River Cole

The River Cole is a river flowing through Shire Country Park in Hall Green, Birmingham. It is newsworthy due to the tragic murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was stabbed in the stomach on a riverside path within the park on January 21st of last year. A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the murder, admitting to a random attack. The sentencing hearing for the teenager is taking place at Birmingham Crown Court. The case has brought attention to the park and the River Cole as the location of this violent crime. The sentencing is a significant development, bringing a degree of closure to the family of Leo Ross and highlighting the impact of youth violence in the area.