Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Coventry.

Ramani Morgan, from Erdington, Birmingham, was fatally stabbed after a row broke out at a house party in the Stoke area of the city, police said.

He was taken to hospital but died a short time later despite efforts to save him by police, paramedics and hospital staff.

Two 17-year-old boys, from Coventry, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody, West Midlands Police said.

Officers were called to reports of a young man found collapsed on Clay Lane at about 10.30pm on Saturday.

Ramani Morgan, 16, from Birmingham, who was stabbed to death after a row broke out at a house party in Coventry on 29 February 2020. Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder. (West Midlands Police)

Police later revealed the victim and the suspects may have been at a house party in nearby Chandos Street.

Detective inspector Michelle Allen said: “This is simply tragic. My thoughts remain with the young man’s family and friends at this heart-breaking time.

“They are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers.

Police forensics officers in Chandos Street, Coventry, on 1 March 2020 after the death of a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death overnight. (Matthew Cooper/PA ) (PA)

“I’m still keen to hear from anyone who was at the party or anyone who has any information about what has happened last night to get in touch as soon as possible.

“If anyone was driving through the area last night and has dash-cam footage then I’d also ask them to get in contact.

“A young boy has died and we need to understand exactly what happened.”

Officers have sealed off a number of scenes in the area while forensic examinations are carried out.

Witnesses or those with information are asked to phone 101 and quote reference 2816/Feb29 or do so anonymously via Crimestoppers.