Second charge over Shirley stabbing

It follows an incident on Stratford Road nearly a fortnight ago

Author: Lynsey BagnallPublished 25th Sep 2026

A second man has been charged in connection with a stabbing in Shirley.

Solihull Neighbourhood Crime Team have been carrying out an investigation into a stabbing that happened on Stratford Road on 12 September.

A man suffered injuries which were thankfully not life threatening.

Saqab Shabbir was arrested on Wednesday and has now been charged with wounding with intent and robbery.

The 38-year-old was remanded and appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday, where he was further remanded.

West Midlands Police have already charged a 29-year-old man with wounding with intent, robbery and driving offences in relation to the incident.

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