FOUR men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teen was found dead with gunshot wounds and head injuries.
The 18-year-old died in hospital on Tuesday after being discovered near a canal in the Nechells area of Birmingham in the early hours of the previous morning.
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The teen was found with gunshot wounds and head injuries near a canal in the Nechells area of Birmingham Credit: BPM 2
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of murder Credit: BPM
Three 19-year-old men and one 33-year-old are all in custody awaiting questioning, cops confirmed.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "An 18-year-old man was discovered with head injuries on a towpath off Mount Street at just after 12.15am on Monday
"He was taken to hospital but sadly died on Tuesday.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this devastating time and we'll be doing all we can to offer support."
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Detective Inspector Nick Barnes added: "A young man with his life ahead of him has tragically died and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this terrible time."
Anyone with information about the crime is urged to contact the force on 101, quoting reference 64 of July 3.
Those who wish to make an anonymous report can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.