Video of prime suspect of Digbeth murder who has an injured hand released

Wearing dark clothing, a hat and a mask the prime suspect in the murder of Jinming Zhnag is filmed walking along Moseley Street in Digbeth.

Thought to be in his 20s, of skinny build and 5ft, 5ins tall, the black male is also to have injured hand during the fatal stabbing.

West Midlands Police released the footage yesterday evening (Wednesday, March 9) - a month after Jinming’s death.

The 41 year-old was killed in a flat on Moseley Street, just before 7pm on February 9. A woman was present in the home at the time. Police have warned that the suspect is violent.

What have the investigating officers said about the murder?

Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, from our homicide team said: “We’re continuing to commit a large number of detectives from my team to this investigation to identify the suspect seen in the CCTV.

“We’re also still trying to establish a motive for this violent crime and are exploring a number of reasons why Mr Zhang was killed in such awful circumstances.

“There was a woman at the flat at the time of the murder, she was fortunately not injured and our specially trained officers continue to support her following this ordeal.

“I’d ask that anyone who thinks they may know the suspect, or someone who fits the description with an injury on the night, contacts us as soon as they can.

“If a name is provided and they are not involved they we will be able to eliminate them using various means so please do not worry about providing information to us even if you are not sure whether they are involved.

“The suspect is violent and we want to catch him as soon as we can to protect you.”

What should I do if I have information that could help the police?

You can contact police via Live Chat on our website at: West Midlands Police.

Or by calling 101 and quote log 3822 of 9/2/22. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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