Teen killer of schoolboy Leo Ross, 12, to spend at least 13 years in custody
Summary
A teenager was sentenced to at least 13 years in custody for murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in Birmingham, UK. The incident happened in January 2025 when Leo was on his way home from school. The teenager pleaded guilty to murder and additional offenses in a court in Birmingham.Key Facts
- Leo Ross, a 12-year-old, was stabbed on his way home from school in Birmingham.
- The murder happened on January 21, 2025.
- The attacker, who was 14 years old at the time, pleaded guilty to murder.
- The attacker admitted to additional crimes against elderly women that occurred before the murder.
- The court sentenced the teenager to a minimum of 13 years in custody.
- The judge noted the attacker had mental health problems but was aware of his actions.
- The case is significant due to Leo being one of the youngest victims of knife crime in the West Midlands.
- The attacker initially lied to the police about his involvement in the crime.
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