Man found guilty of the murder of pensioner in Birmingham

78-year-old David Varlow died following a burglary

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 18th May 2022
Last updated 18th May 2022

A man is facing life in jail after murdering a pensioner in Birmingham.

78-year-old David Varlow died of a heart attack, during a break-in at his home in Halesowen in November.

He'd been left tied to a chair during the burglary and his body then found by police, after his brother and neighbour has raised concerns.

Adris Mohammed, from Icknield Port Road was found guilty.

An investigation also found that Mohammed had targeted Mr Varlow three times previously.

He'll be sentenced Wednesday, May 25.

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