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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with murdering woman found at house
A man has been charged with murdering a mother who was found dead at a house in Birmingham. The body of Irene Mbugua was found by police officers at an address on in Markby Road, Winson Green, at about 01:00 BST on Monday. A post-mortem revealed the 46-year-old died as a result of serious head and face injuries. David Walsh, 34, has been charged with murder and with assaulting a number of police officers, West Midlands Police said. He was remanded in custody to appear before Birmingham magistrates on Monday. Ms Mbugua's family, who are being supported by specialist officers, issued a tribute to her through the force. "We are so lost without you and we pray for grace to face each day mum, your beautiful smile and hearty laughter will be missed. "Please just remind us on how to join the dots because we don't have a map yet. "Rest easy, you remain in our hearts forever." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. HM Courts and Tribunal Service
BBC News
29-06-2025
- BBC News
Man charged with murdering Irene Mbugua at house in Birmingham
A man has been charged with murdering a mother who was found dead at a house in Birmingham. The body of Irene Mbugua was found by police officers at an address on in Markby Road, Winson Green, at about 01:00 BST on Monday. A post-mortem revealed the 46-year-old died as a result of serious head and face Walsh, 34, has been charged with murder and with assaulting a number of police officers, West Midlands Police said. He was remanded in custody to appear before Birmingham magistrates on Monday. Ms Mbugua's family, who are being supported by specialist officers, issued a tribute to her through the force. "We are so lost without you and we pray for grace to face each day mum, your beautiful smile and hearty laughter will be missed."Please just remind us on how to join the dots because we don't have a map yet. "Rest easy, you remain in our hearts forever." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in Birmingham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman at a house in the Winson Green area of Birmingham. West Midlands Police launched a murder investigation after officers were called to a property in Markby Road shortly before 1am on Monday 23 June. In a statement, the force said the body of Irene Mbugua, 46, was found at the scene. Tests later revealed she died following serious head and face injuries. Irene's family have released a tribute to her via police: "It's so sad that you got snatched from us in such a cruel manner. "We are so lost without you and we pray for Grace to face each day mum, your beautiful smile and hearty laughter will be missed. "Please just remind us on how to join the dots because we don't have a map yet. Rest easy, you remain in our hearts forever." West Midlands Police said the family are being supported by specialist officers. Markby Road is a residential area, made up of terraced houses, around two miles (3.3km) northwest of Birmingham city centre. Read more from Sky News: The force has confirmed a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. A statement added that detectives are not looking for anyone else.
Sky News
28-06-2025
- Sky News
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in Birmingham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman at a house in the Winson Green area of Birmingham. West Midlands Police launched a murder investigation after officers were called to a property in Markby Road shortly before 1am on Monday 23 June. In a statement, the force said the body of Irene Mbugua, 46, was found at the scene. Tests later revealed she died following serious head and face injuries. Irene's family have released a tribute to her via police: "It's so sad that you got snatched from us in such a cruel manner. "We are so lost without you and we pray for Grace to face each day mum, your beautiful smile and hearty laughter will be missed. "Please just remind us on how to join the dots because we don't have a map yet. Rest easy, you remain in our hearts forever." West Midlands Police said the family are being supported by specialist officers. Markby Road is a residential area, made up of terraced houses, around two miles (3.3km) northwest of Birmingham city centre. The force has confirmed a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
