Man charged following Shard End stabbing

A 22-year-old man has been charged as part of the investigation into a stabbing in Shard End on Monday.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 31st May 2024

A man has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition as part of an investigation into a stabbing in Shard End, Birmingham.

Syed Kashaff, 22, was arrested on Wednesday following the disorder on Heath Way on Monday.

A 27-year-old man was found outside a shop with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where he remains.

Kashaff was charged yesterday is due to appear before magistrates in Birmingham today (Friday).

A firearm and ammunition has been recovered as part of the investigation.

Det Insp Tom Lyons from West Midlands Police said: “We are continuing our investigation to establish the details around what happened.

“CCTV enquiries are ongoing and we are speaking with a number of witnesses.

“I would urge anyone with information to get in touch as soon as possible.

“We will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community.”

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