Man charged with Brierley Hill murder
He's due to appear in court later today
Jay Lee Gallier was arrested in Brierley Hill High Street on Saturday (28 Aug) following the discovery of the man’s body at an address in the town on Wednesday.
Gallier, aged 32, is accused of beating the 67-year-old to death inside his flat in Dean Court on The Promenade.
Forensic tests have since revealed the victim – formally identified as Barry Johnson – suffered ‘blunt force trauma’ injuries to his head and neck.
Gallier, of no fixed address, was questioned by detectives from our Homicide Unit and today (29 Aug) charged with murder.
He is due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today (30 Aug).
Detective Inspector Wes Martin from the Homicide Unit, said: “We understand the victim was a very private man…our specially trained Family Liaison Officers are helping support his wider family during this difficult time.
“We’ve spoken with a number of local people and I’d like to thank them for the information they have shared and reassure them that this appears to be a tragic, isolated incident.”