Third man charged over Kings Heath murder

Ronique Thomas was stabbed on the high Street last month

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 16th May 2023

Police have charged another man in connection with the murder of Ronique Thomas in Kings Heath.

Kody Stephenson has also been charged with robbery and the 20-year-old, from Stechford, is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today (16 May).

Mr Thomas was found with fatal stab injuries on the High Street in the early hours of 26 April.

A 17-year-old boy and man aged 20 have already been charged with murder and robbery.

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