Teenager confesses to killing 12-year-old boy

A 15-year-old has pleaded guilty to the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed in a random attack in Shire Country Park, Birmingham, on January 21, 2022. Leo was walking home from school when he was assaulted, later succumbing to his injuries. The defendant, previously known for violent behavior towards women, faces charges of murder and grievous bodily harm. Sentencing is scheduled for February 10, with the teenager remanded in youth detention until then.

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