Man charged with murder following death in West Midlands
Kevin Siviter has been charged with the murder of Michael Bennett in Erdington.
A man has been charged with murder following the death of Michael Bennett in Erdington.
Mr Bennett was found unconscious on the pavement of Reservoir Road, shortly before 1am on March 27.
The 38-year-old was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but died on April 10.
Kevin Siviter, 42, from Birmingham, was arrested on Friday and was last night charged with murder.
He is due before the city’s magistrates court on Monday.
Det Insp Michelle Cordell, leading the investigation at West Midlands Police, said: “Our thoughts remain with Michael’s family at this tragic time.
“While this is a significant development, we are still appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to please get in touch.
“We would still like to speak to anyone who was in the area of Reservoir Road - between 9.30pm on March 26 and 12.55am on March 27 - and may have seen Michael to come forward and tell us what you know."
Call 101, or use the Live Chat on the force’s website, quoting crime number 20/193108/26.