Man charged with murder following Birmingham stabbing
Ahmad Alkozai, aged 29, from Birmingham, was arrested in Bristol on Friday.
A man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Sparkbrook.
Ahmad Alkozai, aged 29, from Birmingham, was arrested in Bristol on Friday (June 5) and has been remanded in custody to appear at Walsall Magistrates Court tomorrow (Monday, June 8).
It comes after officers were called to the scene of a stabbing on Walford Road, Sparkbrook, at around 6.20pm on Thursday (June 4).
Tragically, the victim who had been stabbed died a short time later.
West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit began an investigation following the incident, with police believing that the crime was a targeted attack involving people known to each other.
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A force spokesperson said: “The victim’s family are being supported by our specialist officers at this incredibly difficult time and has appealed for privacy as they come to terms with what happened.
“In line with their wishes, we are urging people to be respectful and not to share photos or footage linked to this incident, to avoid causing more distress and potentially prejudicing legal proceedings.”
Three other men arrested as part of the police investigation have since been bailed with conditions.
Detective Inspector Matt Marston, leading the investigation, said: “This is a significant step forward in our investigation, which is continuing.
“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family – they have been kept updated and we continue to offer them our full support.
“It’s vital that anyone who does have footage or information shares it with us directly.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via 101, or on the Live Chat service on their website, quoting reference 4881 of 4 June.