Teenager charged with murder of Yassin Alama
Last updated 25th Nov 2025
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Yassin Alama, who was stabbed to death in Handsworth on 16 November.
The teenager, who can't be named for legal reasons, was arrested from a property in Birmingham on Sunday.
He has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.
Meanwhile, an 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been bailed.
West Midlands Police say Yassin's family have been updated on the latest developments.
Anyone with information is urged to contact officers on the 101 non-emergency number.
Anonymous reports can be made to Crimestoppers.