Officers investigating the death of Ian Kirwan in Redditch have charged a youth with his murder.
A 14-year-old male has been charged with murder and remanded in custody to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Friday 11 March.
The charge relates to an incident on Jinnah Road on Tuesday 8 March that led to the death of 53-year-old Ian Kirwan from Redditch.
Formal identification has yet to take place but Ian’s family agreed to publish his name.
On Thursday 10 March a further three youths were arrested in connection with the incident, bringing the total arrested to 11.
Three youths have now been bailed and seven released with no further action.
Redditch Asda has now reopened and Safer Neighbourhood Officers are maintaining a highly visible presence in the town.
Officers continue to ask anyone who was in the area of Asda around the time of the incident and saw, or captured on dash cam, anything that could help enquiries to please get in touch.
Please visit https://mipp.police.uk/operation/22HQ22E18-PO1.
Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or 0800 555 111.
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