Man Fatally Stabbed on Swanage Road, Small Heath

A man was found critically injured on Swanage Road, Small Heath, at around 6:40pm on Saturday, 20 December. Tragically, 29-year-old Kiirpaal Nhian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Suspect Arrested and Charged with Murder

Police acted fast to arrest Abdou Sillah, 23, from Birmingham. He was detained on suspicion of murder and knife possession. Sillah has now been formally charged and is remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 26 December.

Police Launch Murder Investigation and Seek Witnesses

The murder inquiry remains active. Officers are urging anyone with information to come forward. If you witnessed anything, contact police via Live Chat or call 101, quoting log 3826 of 20 December.

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