A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after Stephen Clarke, 32, was found stabbed to death in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on Chester Road.
West Midlands Police confirmed that Joseph Cargill, 20, has been charged with the killing. Cargill has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before a magistrates court in Birmingham on Monday.
Officers were called to Chester Road where Mr. Clarke was pronounced dead at the scene. Forensic officers were observed at the crime scene, and flowers along with a card were left at the location where Mr. Clarke was found.
Police stated that they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the stabbing and believe the suspect and victim were known to each other. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time or has any information to come forward. Mr. Clarke's family has requested privacy.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police by calling 101 and referencing crime number 20/355036/26.