A family have paid tribute to ‘pure soul’ Amin Talia and a man (19) has been charged with his murder.
The 20 year old sadly died on Saturday (2nd October) after being fatally stabbed in a south Birmingham street on Friday (1st October).
A passer-by found Amin – known as ‘Ammo’ – with a stab wound to his abdomen in Middleton Hall Road, Cotteridge at around 9.30pm. He was sadly pronounced dead in hospital the following morning.
’Pure soul’
Amin’s family have released a photo of him, saying he had a ‘pure soul and contagious energy’.
A statement on behalf of his family reads: “Rest in paradise Amin Talea. You had a pure soul and contagious energy. You will be missed by many. We will carry your legacy through.
“A massive thank-you to the police who have been supportive through this devastating time and thank you to everyone who has been supporting us especially friends, family and the neighbourhood, the love doesn’t go un-noticed.
“I wouldn’t wish this on anybody. Sleep Tight Angel Boy.”
Arrested & charged
West Midlands Police arrested Ridhwaan Farouk (19) in Selly Oak on Saturday and he has now been charged with murder and remanded into prison awaiting trial.
Detective Inspector Ade George, from the West Midlands Police homicide unit, said: “This young man has lost his life in the most tragic of circumstances and we are determined to get justice for his family.
“Our enquiries continue and I would still like to hear from anyone with information who has not yet contacted us to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police on Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk (8am – midnight) or to call 101 any time.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Please quote log 4199 of 1/10.
Our thoughts are with Amin’s family and friends and all those affected x