14/08/2015

Three Arrested In Edgbaston Murder Investigation

Police investigating the murder of 55-year-old man in Edgbaston last Friday have arrested two men and a woman.

Police were called to an address in Brewers Square at about 21:45 on Friday, 07 August. A man was found suffering serious stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 27-year-old man from Edgbaston was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday morning.

A 24-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, also from Edgbaston, were arrested at the same time on suspicion of assisting an offender. 

A 30-year-old man arrested on Friday remains on police bail with strict conditions which include reporting daily to a police station and to live and sleep at a specified address. He will return for more police questioning next month.

Enquiries are on-going and anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

(MH)

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