Two men charged with murder of 30-year-old in Worcester

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 17:49 · Archive

Two men have been charged with murdering Vijay Kumar on Barbourne Road in Worcester last November.

Two men have been charged with the murder of 30-year-old Vijay Kumar on Barbourne Road in Worcester last November. Vanch Vansh, 23, of Heather Road, Smethwick, and Harsh Kapahi, 27, of Gregory's Mill Street, Worcester, are in custody and will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on 10 October.

Mr Kumar, an Indian national, arrived in the UK in January 2025 to study in Bristol. He was found with serious injuries at around 4.15am on 25 November. Five men were arrested in connection with the murder last year. It is unknown whether the other three men are still under investigation.

How it is being reported

• Two men charged with Barbourne Road murder 11 months after deathTwo men have been charged with murdering 30-year-old Vijay Kumar in Worcester last NovemberMalvern Gazette · 9 Oct, 16:41
• Two men charged with Barbourne Road murder 11 months after deathTwo men have been charged with murdering 30-year-old Vijay Kumar in Worcester last NovemberWorcester News · 9 Oct, 16:41

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

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