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UK murdered teen's body to be repatriated to Zimbabwe
17 Aug 2012 at 05:12hrs | Views
The body of a teenager who was stabbed during a disturbance at a birthday party is to be repatriated to Zimbabwe.
Ben Morutare, 16, from Walsall, West Midlands, died after he was wounded in the leg at the Smethwick Home Guard and Old Comrades Club last month.
Ben had been attending an 18th birthday party at the venue. Seven teenagers have been arrested and bailed in connection with the death.
The teenager, who died in hospital, was born in Zimbabwe.
Police have said the seven people arrested are wearing electronic tags and subject to strict bail conditions.
His family has described Ben as "a protective son and brother" and "a lovable child".
Ben Morutare, 16, from Walsall, West Midlands, died after he was wounded in the leg at the Smethwick Home Guard and Old Comrades Club last month.
Ben had been attending an 18th birthday party at the venue. Seven teenagers have been arrested and bailed in connection with the death.
Police have said the seven people arrested are wearing electronic tags and subject to strict bail conditions.
His family has described Ben as "a protective son and brother" and "a lovable child".
Source - BBC
