Woman charged with husband's Selly Oak stab murder

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Police outside the scene at Alwold Court, Barnes Hill, Selly Oak
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John Carroll died in hospital after being stabbed at Alwold Court in Selly Oak

A woman has been charged with murdering her husband who died after being stabbed in Birmingham.

The man - named by police as John Carroll, 52 - died in hospital on Tuesday after being hurt at property in Alwold Court, Barnes Hill, Selly Oak, at about 01:00 BST.

The accused, Deborah Carroll, 53, of the same address, has been remanded in custody.

She is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Friday.

Floral tributes left to John Carroll
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Tributes have been left at the scene

West Midlands Police said the murder charge was a "significant step forward" in its investigation.

Det Insp Hannah Whitehouse said: "A man has lost his life and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this terrible time."

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