Man charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Birmingham

A 44-year-old  man has been charged with attempted murder
Rushana Miller
By Rushana Miller
Published 14th Apr 2024, 13:07 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2024, 13:40 BST
We have seen a 77 per cent surge in knife crime since 2015, and a devastating epidemic of youth violence which shows no signs of abating. Photo: AdobeStockWe have seen a 77 per cent surge in knife crime since 2015, and a devastating epidemic of youth violence which shows no signs of abating. Photo: AdobeStock
We have seen a 77 per cent surge in knife crime since 2015, and a devastating epidemic of youth violence which shows no signs of abating. Photo: AdobeStock

West Midlands police has charged a man with attempted murder following a knife attack in Birmingham.

A man in his 20s sustained serious injuries on Fentham Road around 8.25pm on 31 March. His injuries were not life-threatening.

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A 44-year-old man was arrested on 12 April, in connection with the attack.

Richard Palmer, from Birmingham, has now been charged with attempted murder and possession of a blade in a public place.

He has also been charged with a bilking and assault in relation to a separate incident. 

He was remanded to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on 13 April.

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