Two teenage boys were fatally shot, police say

Both boys died of gunshot wounds, police have confirmed

Two teenagers found dead in linked attacks in Birmingham both died from gunshot wounds, police have confirmed.

Officers found the body of Jaydon Beckford, 17, during an investigation into the death of Diego Henry, 16, earlier this month.

The two youngsters were discovered five days apart, with officers believing Diego had been murdered and making one arrest.

West Midlands Police said they were unable to confirm how Jaydon died, explaining only that the two youngster's deaths were linked.

In a fresh statement, the force said: "A post-mortem examination has confirmed that Jaydon Beckford died from a gunshot wound."

'Complex probe'

Officers added an investigation was continuing, including forensic analysis of a weapon recovered at the same time close to where Jaydon was found.

Jaydon's body was discovered on land next to a canal in Birmingham on Friday 10 November.

It came after an inquiry was launched following the death of 16-year-old Diego days earlier.

Diego had been found with serious gunshot wounds at an address in Lighthorne Avenue, Ladywood, on 5 November.

A 17-year-old boy, who was arrested on suspicion of Diego's murder, remains on police bail.

Jaydon's body was discovered on land next to a canal

Officers previously said they were not looking for anyone else as part of the investigation.

Det Insp Gavin Green said: "This is a complex investigation and a tragic set of circumstances. My sympathies truly remain with the families of both boys.

"The investigation is ongoing and we ask that anyone who has information, and hasn't spoken to us, should contact us."