Man in court today charged with murder in Birmingham

A second man has been charged with murdering Craig Dean in Kings Heath, Birmingham.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 28th Jul 2025

A second man has been charged with murder after a man was attacked in Birmingham on 7 July.

Craig Dean, 53 and known as Yankee, died in hospital two days after being attacked on Springfield Road in Kings Heath at around 5pm.

A 24-year-old was arrested on Friday and since been charged with murder. He is due at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (28 July).

Another man - aged 23 - is also accused of murder having been arrested and charged earlier in the month.

Mr Dean's family is being kept informed and supported by specialist officers.

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