Brothers charged with Christmas Day murder of Trey Johnson in Wolverhampton to appear at crown court today
Two brothers charged with murdering a man in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day are set to appear at the city's crown court on Monday.
Richard Beckles, 19, and Tiego Beckles, 20, will appear in court charged with murder, wounding with intent, and threatening someone with a bladed article in a public place, having appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Friday (January 9)
The brothers were remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of Trey Johnson in Wolverhampton on Thursday, December 25 last year.
Mr Johnson, who was 30, was found seriously injured in Burcot Avenue in the Deansfield area of the city just after 3.30am on Christmas Day.
He had suffered stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Richard and Tiego Beckles, both of Wolverhampton, were arrested on Wednesday (January 7) and charged on Thursday.
Detective Inspector Michelle Cordell, from West Midlands Police's Homicide team, said: “This is a significant development in our investigation, which is continuing.
“We are still keen to hear from anyone with information about what happened – and would urge anyone who has not yet done so to please get in touch.
"You can pass on information to police on 101 or speak to officers via Live Chat on the force's website, quoting log 481 of December 25.
"You can also speak anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111."
