Two teens charged with murder of Kelvin Ward & conspiracy to murder his son in Castle Bromwich

Two 17-year-old boys have been charged with the murder of Kelvin Ward and conspiracy to murder his son.

One of the boys has been remanded into youth detention while the second will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning, May 18. Mr Ward was fatally stabbed on Chester, Road, Castle Bromwich, on 18 April.

Two people have already been charged in connection with the investigation. An 18-year-old man remains on police bail as enquiries continue.

A statement from the force, read: “The family of Mr Ward have been made aware of the recent update and our thoughts remain with them. We continue to appeal for anyone with information which could assist our investigation to come forward.

“You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 4840 of 18 April. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”