By james art 
A 14-year-old boy has been accused of killing 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed in Hall Green, Birmingham.
The young man, who cannot be baptized for legal reasons, was arrested on Tuesday, approximately four hours after Leo suffered fatal injuries along the river path.
West Midlands police have confirmed this afternoon that the teenager has been accused of murder and will appear in the Birmingham Magistrate Court on Monday.
The defendant was detained in custody after the charges.
The 14-year-old is also charged with six additional attacks and possession of blades.
Police have revealed that the young man was charged with attacking a woman on October 22 last year, followed by serious attacks by a woman on January 19 and 20.
Leo Ross was fatally stabbed in Hall Green, Birmingham on Tuesday
West Midlands Police
The allegations include a further attack on a woman on January 21 and attacks by two police officers on November 26th.
West Midlands police said: “As a result of an in-depth investigation and review of all the available evidence, we also accused the 14-year-old boy of six additional attacks, none of whom did not involve the use of a knife.”
In emotional respect, Leo’s family said, “We want everyone to know what is amazing, sweet, loving boy Leo.”
“Not only is Leo’s life taken, there are all our lives,” they added.
Leo Ross was found by Scribers Lane in Hall Green, Birmingham
Immediate view of the street
The family emphasized how deeply Leo was valuable, saying, “Leo will be truly missed by all of us. He was so loved by all.”
They also expressed gratitude to those involved in the investigation: “The family wants to thank the school, the police and everyone involved in the investigation and to support us throughout this horrific time.”
Diane Hanson, CEO at Christ Church, the Secondary Academy of the Church of England in Yardley Wood, paid tribute to Leo on Wednesday.
“Leo was a lively and happy young man. He had many very good friends who he absolutely adored, and they adored him,” she said.
Hanson described Leo as “just a wonderful and bright member of the school community.”
The school opens a book for condolence with the family’s permission.
“Our thoughts are with Leo’s family and all his friends today,” Hanson added, describing his death as a tragedy.
Leo was thought to go home from school when the incident happened.
Public members came to the rescue after stabbing and called for emergency services.
Despite her efforts, Leo died in hospital at about 7.30pm on Tuesday.
The piercing was held along the river path in the green area of the Birmingham hall.
The victim was a disciple in the Church of Christ, the Secondary Academy of the Church of England in Yardali Wood.