The attack happened in the early hours of Sunday, July 5

Two men have been charged following the fatal stabbing of a 27-year-old man in Wolverhampton.

Joseph Wills Jr, 37, has been charged with the murder of Brad Thomas, who died following an incident in Clarence Street in the early hours of Sunday (July 5). He has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.

Joseph Wills Sr, 65, has been charged with assisting an offender.

Both men were remanded in custody and appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (July 7).

Paying tribute, Mr Thomas's family said: "Brad was a loving son, father and brother and was one of a kind.

"He will be missed by all his friends and family, our boy."

A man and a woman who were also arrested as part of the investigation have since been released on bail while enquiries continue.

West Midlands Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting log number 594 of July 5. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.