Family pay tribute to devoted dad-of-six as Birmingham man charged with his murder

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Stuart Nash | West Midlands Police

A man and a woman were arrested over the weekend.

The family of a devoted dad-of-six has paid tribute to him as a Birmingham man has been charged with his murder.

Stuart Nash, aged in his 40s, died following a disorder incident on Shustoke Road, Solihull just before 9.25pm on Saturday (September 19).

Paying tribute to him, Mr Nash’s family said: "Stuart was a devoted dad to his six children, including his step daughter, and being a dad was one of the most important things in his life.

"He was also a grandad and a fiancé who was loved by his family. Stuart was our rock , and his loss has left a huge hole in our lives. He was loving and kind and would do anything for the people he loved.

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Stuart Nash | West Midlands Police

"We will miss his smile, his laughter and simply having him around. There are no words that can describe the pain of losing Stuart, and our lives will never be the same. He will always be loved and never forgotten.

“We ask for privacy at the terrible time in order to come to terms with this loss."

A man and a woman were arrested shortly after the incident.

Now, West Midlands Police have confirmed they have charged 38-year-old Kevin Johnson, aged 38, of Birmingham, for the murder.

Johnson appeared before magistrates in Coventry this morning (September 22). He was was remanded to appear again on September 24 at Birmingham Crown Court.

The 35-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on bail.

West Midlands Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact police by calling 101, and quote log 4776 of 19/9/26.

Alternatively, images and video can be submitted to police via the dedicated online portal.

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