Pictured: Schoolboy, 16, who was killed in a Wolverhampton stabbing remembered by family

Pictured: Schoolboy, 16, who was killed in a Wolverhampton stabbing remembered by family

Pictured: Schoolboy, 16, who was killed in a stabbing in Wolverhampton, is remembered by his devastated family as ‘son and a brother who would do anything for you’

  • After his death, Ronan Kanda’s lovers said their ‘hearts are broken’
  • His family described the 16-year-old as a ‘kind-hearted, loving, caring’ person
  • Ronan was stabbed twice in a Wolverhampton street and died on the spot

The family of a teenager who died in a stabbing in Wolverhampton has paid tribute to him as a ‘kind-hearted, loving, caring’ person.

Ronan Kanda’s loved ones said their “hearts are broken” after his death on Wednesday.

West Midlands Police said an inquest revealed he had been stabbed twice at the scene on Mount Road, Lanesfield, shortly before 9pm on Wednesday.

He died on the spot.

Ronan Kanda's loved ones said their 'hearts are broken' after his death on Wednesday

Ronan Kanda’s loved ones said their ‘hearts are broken’ after his death on Wednesday

Five people, aged between 15 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

In a statement released by the police, his family said: “Ronan was a kind-hearted, loving, caring 16-year-old. Our son and a brother who would do anything for anyone.

He was a funny character who made everyone around him laugh.

“He has been cruelly taken from us and our hearts are broken.

“We want everyone to pray for their souls now. We will always love you, our son and my brother, and you will live in us now.’

Five people, aged between 15 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.  Pictured, police on the scene on Mount Road, Lanesfield

Five people, aged between 15 and 20, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Pictured, police on the scene on Mount Road, Lanesfield

West Midlands Police said an autopsy revealed he had been stabbed twice at the scene on Mount Road, Lanesfield.

West Midlands Police said an autopsy revealed he had been stabbed twice at the scene on Mount Road, Lanesfield.

Police said a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man detained earlier this week remain in police custody, while another 16-year-old boy was arrested overnight and is in custody.

A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man who were held earlier this week have been released on bail.

Detective Inspector Ade George, who is leading the investigation, appealed for information.

He said: ‘We are making good progress with our investigations, but we still need someone with information to contact us if they see or hear anything on Wednesday night.

‘I’m very curious about people who were driving in the area at the time.

“We know there were cars on the road in the moments before the attack, and dashcam footage may provide us with important evidence.

“It’s very important that you talk to us if you have any information about what happened, who was responsible or why Ronan was attacked.”

Detective Inspector Ade George, who is leading the investigation, appealed for information as to why Ronan was attacked.  Pictured, the scene

Detective Inspector Ade George, who is leading the investigation, appealed for information as to why Ronan was attacked. Pictured, the scene