By james art 
BBC News, West Midlands
familyA 14-year-old boy was accused of murder after 12-year-old Leo Ross was stabbed with a knife in Birmingham.
West Midlands police said Leo received fatal wounds with a stomach knife on Tuesday afternoon and was discovered near Laibers Lane, Hall Green. He died at a hospital at 7:30 pm that evening.
A member of his family describes him as “the most beautiful, dear child” and “the sweetest child you would meet.”
The 14-year-old defendant, whose name cannot be named because of his age, is also charged with seven other crimes, including possession of a weapon with a blade, police confirmed.
Other charges include an attack on a woman on October 22 and two charges of attacking police officers on November 26th.
He is also charged with a serious attack on a woman on January 19, a severe attack on a woman on January 20 and an attack on a woman on January 21st.
None of these accusations included a knife, police added.
As a tribute to Leo, his family describes him as “an incredible, sweet and loving boy.”
“Not only Leo’s life was taken away, but all of our own,” they said.
“Leo will really miss all of us. He was so loved by everyone. “
The family thanked the police and everyone involved for “supporting us all during this terrible weather.”
He was a student at E Secondary Academy and was a “life and happy young man” with “very very good friends,” said chief teacher Diane Hanson.
“[He was] Just a wonderful and bright member of the school community, “she said.
“We support children at school and open a book about condolences with the family’s permission.
One of Leo’s classmates describes him as kind, helpful and hospitable.
Hannah, who was in the same class as him, said, “I think it’s really sad and ridiculous that it happened.”
Speaking on BBC Radio WM earlier this week, she said, “[He would] just do your job and get on with her and [he was] Also useful and very welcoming. It’s sad that he died. “
Hannah’s mother said his death was “devastating” and called on “to do something” for crimes with a knife.
“I can’t imagine what parents are experiencing,” she added.
Following the death of Leo, West Midlands and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster said that youth violence and knife crimes were fighting “stable police” and investment in prevention, including educational programs in schools.
“A victim of youth violence and a crime with a knife is too much,” he said.
Police said the investigation into Leo’s death continued and they said they were still calling on anyone with information.