Man, 29, charged with murder after stabbing in Birmingham

Published: 15:35, 7 June 2026 | Updated: 15:35, 7 June 2026 A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a man in Birmingham in what police believe was a targeted attack. Ahmad Alkozai, from Birmingham, was arrested in the Bristol area on Friday, less than 24 hours after the victim was killed in Sparkbrook.  He has since been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Walsall Magistrates' Court on Monday. West Midlands Police were called to Walford Road at around 6.20pm on Thursday following reports that a man had been attacked. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but despite their efforts the victim, who is believed to have been in his 40s, died a short time later. Police have not yet formally named him. Detectives believe the stabbing was a targeted incident involving individuals who were known to one another. Three other men were also arrested as part of the investigation on suspicion of assisting an offender after officers carried out inquiries in the Bristol area. The trio have since been released on conditional bail while investigations continue. Ahmad Alkozai, from Birmingham, was arrested in the Bristol area on Friday, less than 24 hours after the victim was killed in Sparkbrook The victim's family are being supported by specially trained officers. Detective Inspector Matt Marston, who is leading the investigation, said: 'Our thoughts remain with the victim's family. They are being kept updated and we continue to offer them our full support. 'It is vital that anyone who has information, footage or images relating to this incident shares it directly with us.' Police have established a dedicated online portal where members of the public can upload photographs, video footage and other information that may assist the investigation. Officers have also urged people not to share material relating to the incident on social media, warning that doing so could cause additional distress to the victim's family and potentially prejudice future court proceedings. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.