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BBC News
2 hours ago
- BBC News
Murder arrest made over death of 'Yankee' in Kings Heath
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another man died from serious injuries in Birmingham, police have said. West Midlands Police said the attack happened at Springfield Road, Kings Heath at about 17:00 BST on 7 July. Craig Dean, also known as Yankee, died in hospital two days later.A 23-year-old man was detained on Wednesday and remains in police custody as investigators continue with inquiries. Three other people, two men aged 23 and 31 and a woman, aged 34, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and also remained in custody on Wednesday Insp Dan Jarratt said: "Our thoughts remain with Mr Dean's loved ones and we are continuing with our work to establish exactly what happened."The investigation is moving at pace and we'd ask anyone who we've not yet spoken with, but who thinks they can help, to get in touch." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Murder probe launched after Kings Heath street attack victim dies
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man who was attacked in the street died in Midlands Police said Craig Dean, who was known locally as Yankee, was assaulted on Springfield Road in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham on Monday was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died on Wednesday, police said.A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder on Monday evening and has been bailed with conditions while inquiries continue. Det Insp Dan Jarratt, who is leading the investigation, said: "We're working to establish exactly what happened, and who was involved."The victim is understood to be from the United States and Det Insp Jarratt said: "Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this awful time."The police believe the street was busy at the time of the attack and are particularly keen to talk to anyone who might have CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
