Express & Star

Third person charged over murder of teenager in Small Heath

A third person has been charged over the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Birmingham.

Published
Last updated
Abdullah Muhammad

Police said the 17-year-old boy, from the city, was held at an address in Rugby on Friday night over the death of Abdullah Muhammad.

The victim died at the scene in Herbert Road, Small Heath, after being injured at around 8pm on Wednesday February 20.

He was the second of three teenagers to die after separate stabbings in Birmingham during a two-week period.

West Midlands Police confirmed on Sunday that the 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been charged with murder.

He also faces two counts of robbery and is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Two men have already been charged with Abdullah's murder.

Amari Robinson, also known as Amari Tullock, 20, from Birmingham, is also due to appear before Birmingham magistrates on Monday. He is also charged with two counts of robbery.

Demille Innis, 19, from Walsall, appeared before magistrates on Thursday, also charged with two counts of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.

He will appear at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday.

Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article.