Two men charged with murder of Worcester student

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Two men have appeared in court charged with murdering 30-year-old Vijay Kumar in Worcester.

Vanch Vansh, 23, of Heather Road, Smethwick, and Harsh Kapahi, 27, of Gregory's Mill Street, Worcester, appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with the murder of 30-year-old Vijay Kumar.

Mr Kumar was found with serious injuries on Barbourne Road at around 4.15am on 25 November 2025 and died later that day. He was reported to be from the Haryana region of northern India.

Because of the seriousness of the allegations, the case was sent straight to the crown court. Both men were remanded into custody and will appear at Worcester Crown Court on 13 October for a preliminary hearing, expected to appear via video link.

How it is being reported

• Men charged with murder of student in Worcester make first court appearanceTwo men have appeared in court charged with the murder of 30-year-old Vijay Kumar in Worcester last yearMalvern Gazette · 12 Oct, 11:46
• Men charged with murder of student in Worcester make first court appearanceTwo men have appeared in court charged with the murder of 30-year-old Vijay Kumar in Worcester last yearWorcester News · 12 Oct, 11:46

In this story: Vanch Vansh · Harsh Kapahi · Vijay Kumar · Kidderminster Magistrates' Court · Worcester Crown Court · Worcester

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