Man charged with kidnap and murder following shooting in Birmingham

A man has been charged following a fatal shooting in Birmingham.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 31st Jan 2025
Last updated 31st Jan 2025

A 23-year-old man has been charged following a shooting in Washwood Heath on 19 October.

Seraaj Ayub is accused of murdering Riyan Ali.

He is also charged with kidnap, false imprisonment, and blackmail following an incident in Birmingham on 1 October.

Ayub was remanded in custody after being arrested on Wednesday (29 Jan). He was charged yesterday (30 Jan).

He is due in court today.

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