Driver, 19, is arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a 16-year-old boy is killed in a Birmingham car crash

The driver, aged 19, was held on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving and is still in custody. He was also arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a breath specimen. West Midlands Police received a call at 8.30pm on Saturday, after which the Seat Ibiza was found to have hit railings on Shaftmoor Lane. The 16-year-old boy was declared dead at the scene.

A second teenage passenger suffered a serious arm injury and was taken to hospital.

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for any dashcam footage of the crash.

Police are also asking witnesses who have not yet come forward to make contact.