Akeem Francis-Kerr: Man charged with murder for stabbing at a nightclub

A man has been charged with murder over a fatal stabbing at a West Midlands nightclub.

Edward Wilson, 39, was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday in the death of Akeem Francis-Kerr, 29, in Walsall.

He was fatally stabbed to death at Valesha’s nightclub, also known as the Colliseum, on Newport Street in the city center in the early hours of last Saturday morning.

West Midlands Police said in a statement: “We have kept Akeem’s family updated with the latest developments as we continue to support them at this difficult time.”

The force is asking for information or footage of the incident captured on cell phones.

“We know there have also been concerns about the city’s recent knife crime and we have been working hard with partner agencies across Walsall to reduce the risk of violence,” the statement added.

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