14 year-old from south Birmingham charged with murder at Asda in Redditch

West Mercia Police arrested 8 people from south Birmingham for the murder of Ian Kirwan
Fionnuala Bourke
By Fionnuala Bourke
Published 11th Mar 2022, 08:51 BST
Updated 11th Mar 2022, 09:24 BST

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A boy aged 14 has been charged with the murder of Ian Kirwan outside Asda in Redditch.

The youth has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Friday March 11).

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The charge relates to an incident on Jinnah Road on Tuesday 8 March that led to the death of Mr Kirwan, aged 53, from Redditch.

Formal identification has yet to take place but Ian’s family agreed to publish his name.

Murder investigation on Jinnah Road, Redditch, following the death of a 53 year old man at the Asda supermarket Murder investigation on Jinnah Road, Redditch, following the death of a 53 year old man at the Asda supermarket
Murder investigation on Jinnah Road, Redditch, following the death of a 53 year old man at the Asda supermarket

West Mercia Police added that a further three youths were arrested in connection with the incident yesterday - bringing the total arrested to 11.

Three youths, including the 14-year-old charged with murder, remain in custody.

One youth has been released on bail.

Seven youths have been released with no further action.

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Redditch Asda has now reopened and Safer Neighbourhood Officers are maintaining a highly visible presence in the town.

The man was confirmed dead at the scene.The man was confirmed dead at the scene.
The man was confirmed dead at the scene.

Are police still looking for information about the incident?

Officers continue to ask anyone who was in the area of Asda around the time of the incident and saw, or captured on dash cam, anything that could help enquiries to please get in touch.

Please visit: West Mercia Police .

Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or 0800 555 111.

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