Three people have been charged with the murder of Naasir Francis in Lozells on Wednesday. Read the full release by West Midlands Police Below:
Darnell Donovan-Harris, aged 22 of Westminister Crescent, Handsworth and a 17-year-old boy from Surrey have been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.
A 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons has also been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.
They have been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow (31 August).
A 15–year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, who were arrested in Birmingham last night (29 August), on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released pending further investigation.
A 48-year-old man arrested from an address in Surrey yesterday has been released on bail whilst a 44-year-old woman who was also arrested in Surrey has been released pending further investigation.
Naasir, aged, 22, was fatally shot in Lozells at around 12:30pm on Wednesday (26 August).
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Munro, from the force’s homicide unit, said: “I would continue to urge anyone who has any information who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch.
“Naasir’s family and friends are devastated by his death which has also left the community sad and shocked.
“Local neighbourhood police teams will continue their increased presence in the area over the Bank Holiday weekend.”
Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 – tell us what you know not who you are.
