Boy, 17, Charged With Murder of Yassin Alama After Handsworth Wood Stabbing

Overview

• West Midlands Police said the 17-year-old was also charged with possession of a bladed article and will appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court today.
• An 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been bailed as enquiries continue.
• Yassin Alama, 19, was pronounced dead at the junction of Stamford Road and Hutton Road on 16 November.
• Investigators described the killing as a violent street attack and renewed appeals for witnesses and information.
• The force previously implemented extra stop-and-search powers in the area during efforts to identify suspects.