Two teenagers and a man were charged with the murder of a 16-year old boy who was stabbed to death.
Ronan Kanda was attacked at Mount Road, Lanesfield in Wolverhampton just before 21:00 BST on Wednesday. He died at the scene.
Josiah Francis (20) of Westcote Avenue in Birmingham was charged with murder along with two other 16-year-old brothers.
All three will appear Monday at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.
According to West Midlands Police, Ronan was killed after being stabbed two times.
Ronan's family released a statement describing him as a "kind-hearted, loving boy" who would do any thing for anyone.
The family stated that he was a humorous character and made everyone laugh.
"He was taken from us cruelly, and our hearts are broken."
Bail was granted to a 15-year old boy and an 18 year-old man who were both arrested in connection to the incident.
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