Two prayer vigils have been held at churches in Birmingham after the death of 12-year-old Leo Ross.

Hundreds gathered at Christ Church in Yardley Wood and St Peter's Church in nearby Hall Green, a day after police confirmed that a 14-year-old had been charged with Leo's murder.

The suspect, who cannot be named due to his age, was remanded in custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday, West Midlands police said. 

Sunday's services aimed to "unite with the whole community to surround Leo and his family and friends with our love and prayers", according to a social media post by St Peter's.

"There is a certain solemnity in our community at this time, after the tragic and appalling killing of Leo Ross," said St Peter's vicar Martin Stephenson, according to the BBC.

"Our hearts, and our prayers, our love pours out for his family and friends."

Leo died in hospital on Tuesday after being attacked in The Shire Country Park as he walked home. Police say he was found with a stab wound to his stomach. 

he was described as "lovely and bright" pupil at the Christ Church, Christ Church C of E Secondary Academy in Yardley Wood.

A GoFundMe fundraising page has been set up by a relative of Leo's foster carers to raise funds for the anti-knife crime charity The Daniel Baird Foundation.

So far, more than £10,000 has been raised.