Detectives investigating the murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton on Monday evening have charged two boys with his murder.
The 12-year-olds were arrested on Tuesday evening and, following a warrant of further detention from the court, they were charged this evening.
The boys have also been charged with possession of a bladed article.
Both boys, who cannot be named due to their age, have been remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow (17 Nov).
Police patrols are continuing in East Park to offer reassurance to the public and our thoughts remain with Shawn’s family and friends.
A grieving mother has spoken today of her son’s “courageous, compassionate and confident young soul”.
Shawn Seesahai was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton on Monday evening.
Two 12-year-old boys remain in custody on suspicion of his murder and detectives have been granted a warrant of further detention to question them further.
Shawn was with friends on Monday evening at the time of the attack on open land off Laburnum Road, East Park. Sadly he died at the scene.
Shawn’s mother has said: “Shawn Seesahai was a courageous, compassionate and confident young soul who sadly lost his life at the age of 19.
“He was looking forward to accomplish many future plans and ambitions. He cared dearly about his family and friends and he absolutely loved to help people. He was a generous person and had a good personality.
“We will always have him in our hearts.”
Our patrols are continuing in the area as understandably the community are shocked and concerned, especially given the ages of the boys arrested.
We would urge people not to speculate on social media and let our detectives continue with our investigation to achieve justice for Shawn’s family.
Our thoughts remain with them in their time of grief.
