Legitte Reid charged with murder of woman stabbed to death in Oldbury

West Midlands Police has charged a man with the murder of a woman who was discovered fatally stabbed in Sandwell on Thursday night (8 December).

Officers were called to Hilton Road, Oldbury, and found a woman with serious injuries at around 11.20pm. Sadly, nothing could be done to save her.Legitte Reid was arrested nearby shortly afterwards.

The 55-year-old from Oldbury was charged with murder. He was remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today (10 December).

The local community is in shock and police investigations continue at the scene. Detective Inspector Jim Colclough from Force CID, said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family at this incredibly difficult time who are being supported by specialist officers. We have additional officers in the area and you can speak to them if you have any concerns.”