Man charged with murder after death of 51-year-old in Oldbury

A man has been charged with murder after another man discovered with serious injuries in Oldbury has died. Police found Simon West with head injuries after being assaulted in Wolverhampton Road at around 5.40pm on Saturday (10 December).

The 51-year-old was taken to hospital in a serious condition and died on Wednesday evening (14 December). Arslan Farooq has since been charged with murder and dangerous driving and appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court today.

The 24-year-old, from Erdington, was remanded into custody to appear before the city’s Crown Court next Tuesday. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Mr West and we’ll have specialist officers supporting them at this devastating time.

Family tribute

In a tribute his family said: “Simon was a loving and caring father, brother, son, partner and recently Grandfather. He was loved by everybody he met and will be deeply missed.”

A force statement read: “Anyone with information is still asked to contact the police homicide team via Live Chat on our website and quote log 2958 of 10 December.”