Second person charged as Birmingham murder victim named

Ronique Thomas, 33, was fatally stabbed on Kings Heath High Street.

Ronique Thomas, 33, died after being attacked on Kings Heath High Street
Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 30th Apr 2023

A second person has been charged over the murder of a man in Birmingham.

Police have today (30 April) named the victim, who died from stab wounds on Kings Heath High Street, as Ronique Thomas.

The 33-year-old was stabbed near the junction of Queensbridge Road just before 2.30am on Wednesday (26 April) and died at the scene.

A 17-year-old boy arrested on Friday has now been charged with murder, robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public place, and will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday (1 May). He cannot be named due to his age.

Nathaniel Daly, aged 20, was also charged with murder, robbery and possession of a bladed article yesterday, and appeared at court where he was remanded pending his appearance at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday (2 May).

Detectives continue to appeal for information to assist their investigation, they can be contacted via Live Chat on the force website or calling 101 quoting log number 255 of 26/4.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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