Overview

• West Midlands Police said Kozlowski, 38, faces counts of murder, conspiracy to kidnap, conspiracy to falsely imprison, and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.
• He was remanded in custody after a 26 September appearance at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
• Sandra Kozlowska, 37, of Liverpool, has been charged with assisting an offender and is due before the Crown Court on the same date.
• Police say Mr Samel, 45, was abducted from his Handsworth home by men posing as Interpol, reached Bickerstaffe that night seeking help, suffered approximately 75% burns, and died on 21 June 2019 after treatment at Whiston Hospital.
• Detectives say the inquiry remains active and urged anyone with information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers.