Birmingham teenager Muhammad Hassam Ali killed in a case of 'mistaken identity'

Police believe Muhammad Hassam Ali was not the intended target

A teenager was stabbed to death in a case of mistaken identity, detectives believe.

Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17, was attacked in Birmingham city centre at about 15:30 GMT on Saturday and later died from his injuries.

West Midlands Police have launched a manhunt to find Muhammad's killer and have renewed an appeal for information.

The force said the attack, which happened in Victoria Square, is not thought to be gang-related.

Victoria Square is one of the largest pedestrian areas of the city, next to the Council House and the Town Hall and near shops and bars.

Muhammad was rushed to hospital after the attack and was later pronounced dead.

"This is a tragic case of a young man being killed in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity," Det Insp Michelle Thurgood said.

She said officers were still trying to establish a motive and wished to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the attack and might have taken photos or videos.

"If you were walking through the area at the time, or a visitor who may have been taking pictures by The River statue near the Council House, we would like to hear from you as you may have vital information or evidence," she said.