Murder charge after death of woman, 19

Six bouquets of flowers are tied to a pole with a pink ribbon, a handwritten note and a pink teddy bear, by the side of a road. Vehicles can be seen in the background

Lily Whitehouse, who had suffered serious injuries, died on Park Street, in Oldbury, on Wednesday

Bridie Adams
West Midlands

A man has been charged with murder after a 19-year-old woman died on a street in Oldbury.

Lily Whitehouse was found with serious injuries on Park Street at around 21:50 GMT on Wednesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mohammed Azim, 41, has been charged with her murder and earlier appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at the city's crown court in Monday.

A sign reading "Park Street" on grass next to a pavement, in front of a green metal fence. Cars can be seen in the background.

Ms Whitehouse had serious injuries and was pronounced dead by emergency services at the scene

West Midlands Police said Ms Whitehouse's family was being supported by specialist officers as the investigation continues.

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