Boy charged with murder of man in Redditch

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a man in Redditch on Tuesday (28 April).

Police were called to Martley Close shortly after 8:35am after reports that a 41-year-old man had been stabbed. He was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court tomorrow (2 May). 

A second 17-year-old boy has also been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the incident on Martley Close and remains in custody.