Vigil to be held for murdered Birmingham schoolboy Leo Ross | News – Hits Radio (Birmingham) – Rayo

The 12-year-old was fatally stabbed as he walked home from school in Hall Green

A church vigil will be held today (January 26) in memory of a 12-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Birmingham.

Leo Ross was walking home from school in Hall Green on Tuesday (January 21) when he was attacked near Scribers Lane and died in hospital.

For the past few days, dozens of bunches of flowers, photos and messages have been placed at the Shire Park entrance.

A vigil will be held at Christ Church in Yardley Wood this afternoon from 2pm, with Leo’s friends, family and local community invited to light candles and join in prayers.

An online fundraising page has also been set up to raise money for Leo’s family to pay for his funeral.

Speaking about the vigil, Conservative councilor for Hall Green South, Tim Huxtable, said: “I hope this will just be the very beginning of the healing process.

“This is such a tragedy for Leo’s friends, family and community. We must remember Leo’s life and what he meant to the school community and the community of Hall Green.”

In a tribute released Wednesday, Diane Henson, executive director at Leo’s school, described his death as a tragedy.

She said: “Leo was a lively and happy young man. He had many very good friends that he absolutely adored, and they adored him.

“He was just a wonderful and bright member of the school community. We are supporting the children at school and opening a book of condolences with the family’s permission.

“Our thoughts are with Leo’s family and all his friends today.”

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