A 23-year-old man has been formally charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Birmingham last weekend, with his first court appearance scheduled for Boxing Day.
Details of the Small Heath Incident
West Midlands Police were called to Swanage Road in the Small Heath area at approximately 6:40pm on Saturday, 20 December. They discovered a man with severe injuries.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the victim, 29-year-old Kiirpaal Nhian, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrest and Charges Laid
Following intensive investigations, officers detained a suspect on Wednesday, 24 December. The man was held on suspicion of murder and possession of a bladed article.
He has since been identified as Abdou Sillah, of Birmingham. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges of murder and possession of a knife.
Sillah has been remanded in custody and is set to appear before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 26 December.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal
West Midlands Police have confirmed their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing remains active. Detectives are continuing to piece together the events that led to the tragic death of Mr Nhian.
Officers are urging anyone with information who has not yet come forward to make contact. This includes anyone who was in the Swanage Road area last Saturday evening or who may have relevant dashcam or doorbell footage.
Information can be provided to the force via their Live Chat service on their website or by calling 101. When contacting, please quote the reference number Log 3826 of 20 December.
