Man, 28, charged with murder after 'beloved' man stabbed on Bonfire Night

“He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him” - family pay tribute

A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder after another man was stabbed to death at a Birmingham property.

Muner Yahya, 28 of Selsey Road has been charged with murder.

Yahya was charged overnight and has been remanded to appear before magistrates in Birmingham today (November 11).

Yong Deng Joh Yong, 37, died after he was stabbed at a property on Selsey Road on Thursday, November 5.

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Yong Deng Joh Yong | West Midlands Police

Yong’s family said that he was “A man of God and a beloved son and brother. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him."

Anyone who can help with West Midlands Police’s investigation should call 101 quoting crime number 20/461687/26.

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