Man charged with murder after Small Heath stabbing death
Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 30 Oct, 17:27 · Archive
Abdillahi Farid Ali, 43, was fatally stabbed in Small Heath, Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon; Saeed Ismail, 46, has been charged with murder.
Abdillahi Farid Ali, 43, was fatally stabbed at the junction of Whitmore Road and Coventry Road in Small Heath, Birmingham, on Wednesday 28 October at approximately 1.15pm. He died at the scene.
Saeed Ismail, 46, from Birmingham, was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and subsequently charged with the killing. He appeared before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday 30 October. West Midlands Police said they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Detective Inspector Nick Barnes said: 'Our thoughts remain with Mr Ali's family at this awful time. We are keeping them updated on any developments from the investigation.' Police urged anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them on 101, quoting reference 2482 of 28 October. An online portal was set up for people to submit images, video and other information. Police also asked the public not to share distressing footage circulating online, saying it 'could impact the investigation'. Extra officers were deployed to the area to provide reassurance to the community.

How it is being reported
- Man charged with murder after stabbingSaeed Ismail, aged 46 from Birmingham, is accused of the murder of Abdillahi Farid Ali.BBC Birmingham And Black Country · 30 Oct, 11:09
- Birmingham man charged with Small Heath murderAbdillahi Farid Ali, 43, was fatally stabbed on Coventry Road, in Small HeathBirminghamLive · 30 Oct, 10:39
- Stabbing victim named as arrested man questionedAbdillahi Farid Ali was declared dead at the scene in Small Heath, police say.BBC Birmingham And Black Country · 29 Oct, 15:18
- Birmingham murder victim pictured as police release latest details on Small Heath stabbingAbdillahi Farid Ali was fatally stabbed near Small Heath's Coventry RoadBirminghamLive · 29 Oct, 14:44
- Tributes to 'beloved brother' after 'traumatising' Small Heath street stabbingAbdillahi Farid Ali, 43, died at the scene yesterdayBirminghamLive · 29 Oct, 14:40
In this story: Abdillahi Farid Ali · Saeed Ismail · Small Heath · Birmingham · West Midlands Police
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