A second man has been charged with the murder of Amin Talea (20) who was fatally stabbed in Cotteridge last Friday (1st October)
19 year old Mohammed Farook from Weoley Castle is set to appear before Birmingham Magistrates tomorrow (Saturday 9th October).
Following his arrest in Selly Oak on Saturday (2nd October), Ridhwaan Farouk, also 19, was charged with Amin’s murder and remanded in custody.
A passer-by found Amin injured in Middleton Hall Road at around 9.30pm on Friday 1st October. The 20 year old had suffered a stab wound to his abdomen and sadly died in hospital the next day.
’Pure soul’
On Tuesday, Amin’s family released a statement, saying he had a ‘pure soul and contagious energy’.
The statement read: “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.”
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with any 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 number 4199 of 1/10/21