Man, 28, charged with murder after another man was found dead

A man has been charged following the death of Atiqullah Niazai.

A man has been charged following the murder of 26-year-old Atiqullah Niazai.

Officers have confirmed that Me'Schach Crichton, 28, from Birmingham has been charged with Atiqullah Niazai’s murder.

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Atiqullah Niazai | West Midlands Police

Crichton has been remanded to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today (September 8).

Atiqullah Niazai was found with stab injuries at an address in Long Street on August 28.

Unfortunately, Niazai was later confirmed dead at the address.

Specialist officers are continuing to support Atiqullah's family at this devastating time.

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