Overview

• Irene Mbugua, 46, was discovered dead in her Winson Green home on June 23 and a post-mortem attributed her death to severe head and face injuries.
• David Walsh, 34, was arrested shortly after the discovery, treated in hospital, and later charged on June 28 with Mbugua’s murder and assaulting police officers.
• West Midlands Police confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the case and continue to treat the inquiry as a sole-suspect investigation.
• Walsh remains in custody and is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
• Mbugua’s family issued a tribute lauding her 'beautiful smile' and are being supported by specialist officers during ongoing inquiries.